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Braylon Family History

Braylon 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: Brayton, Baylon, Brandon, Branson, Bratton, Rayon, Balon, Drayton

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Where is the Braylon family from?

You can see how Braylon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braylon family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Braylon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Braylon families living in Missouri. This was about 60% of all the recorded Braylon's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Braylon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braylon 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 38 census records available for the last name Braylon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braylon 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Braylon. 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 6 military records available for the last name Braylon. For the veterans among your Braylon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Braylon

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