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Braynion Family History

Braynion 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: Brandon, Branson, Branton, Brayton, Branin, Brannon, Brannin, Branon

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Where is the Braynion family from?

You can see how Braynion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braynion family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1901. The most Braynion families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Braynion families living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Braynion's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Braynion families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braynion 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 115 census records available for the last name Braynion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braynion 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Braynion. 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 13 military records available for the last name Braynion. For the veterans among your Braynion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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