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Brayne Family History

Brayne Surname Meaning

see Brain.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Brayne family from?

You can see how Brayne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brayne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brayne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 8 Brayne families living in Alberta. This was about 25% of all the recorded Brayne's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Brayne families in 1911.
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What did your Brayne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Brayne. 15% of Brayne men worked as a General Labourer and 82% of Brayne women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brayne were Chauffeur Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    15%
  • Dairy Farmer
    12%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Chauffeur Gardener
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    2%

What Brayne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Brayne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brayne 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 912 immigration records available for the last name Brayne. 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 335 military records available for the last name Brayne. For the veterans among your Brayne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brayne lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Brayne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Brayne in 1961 was 51, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brayne 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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