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Brayo Family History

Brayo 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: Rayo, Bray, Bravo, Bao, Brand, Gray, Ray, Brake, Bay, Brach

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Where is the Brayo family from?

You can see how Brayo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brayo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Brayo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Brayo family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Brayo's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Brayo families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brayo 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 84 census records available for the last name Brayo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brayo 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Brayo. 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 14 military records available for the last name Brayo. For the veterans among your Brayo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brayo lifespan?

Between 2003 and 2004, in the United States, Brayo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Brayo in 2003 was 68, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brayo 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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