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Brayns Family History

Brayns 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: Brauns, Brand, Braun, Bras, Krans, Brayer, Brass, Crans, Beans, Brann

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Where is the Brayns family from?

You can see how Brayns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brayns family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Brayns families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Brayns's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Brayns families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brayns 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 24 census records available for the last name Brayns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brayns 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Brayns. 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 3 military records available for the last name Brayns. For the veterans among your Brayns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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