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Braysher Family History

Braysher Surname Meaning

see Brazier. see Brasseur.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Braysher family from?

You can see how Braysher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braysher family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Braysher families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Braysher families living in Sussex. This was about 59% of all the recorded Braysher's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Braysher families in 1891.
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What did your Braysher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Braysher. 100% of Braysher men worked as a Builders Labourer and 92% of Braysher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Housewife
    9%

What Braysher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Braysher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braysher 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Braysher. 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 119 military records available for the last name Braysher. For the veterans among your Braysher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braysher lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Braysher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Braysher in 1972 was 68, and 90 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braysher 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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