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Brayon Family History

Brayon 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: Rayon, Brayton, Bryon, Branon, Branyon, Baron, Dragon, Brandon, Bryan

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Where is the Brayon family from?

You can see how Brayon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brayon family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Brayon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Brayon family living in Manitoba. This was about 33% of all the recorded Brayon's in Canada. Manitoba and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Brayon families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Brayon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brayon 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Brayon. 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 26 military records available for the last name Brayon. For the veterans among your Brayon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brayon lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1992, in the United States, Brayon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Brayon in 1965 was 63, and 62 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brayon 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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