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Braynard Family History

Braynard 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: Baynard, Brainard, Reynard, Bayard, Brassard, Maynard, Bravard

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Where is the Braynard family from?

You can see how Braynard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braynard family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Braynard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Braynard family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Braynard's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Braynard families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braynard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Braynard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Braynard. 50% of Braynard men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%

What Braynard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Braynard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braynard 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Braynard. 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 181 military records available for the last name Braynard. For the veterans among your Braynard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braynard lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Braynard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Braynard in 1966 was 83, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braynard 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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