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Braymar Family History

Braymar 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: Brayman, Braymer, Kramar, Rayman, Brammer, Brayer, Bramer, Braman

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Where is the Braymar family from?

You can see how Braymar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braymar family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Braymar families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Braymar's in USA. New York had the highest population of Braymar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braymar 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 25 census records available for the last name Braymar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braymar 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Braymar. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Braymar. For the veterans among your Braymar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braymar lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Braymar

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