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Brayard Family History

Brayard Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bayard, Bravard, Brassard, Brayer, Baynard, Bunyard, Ranard, Fayard

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Where is the Brayard family from?

You can see how Brayard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brayard family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brayard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Brayard family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Brayard's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Brayard families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brayard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Brayard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brayard census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 20 immigration records available for the last name Brayard. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 31 military records available for the last name Brayard. For the veterans among your Brayard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brayard lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Brayard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Brayard in 1978 was 89, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brayard ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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