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Brayson Family History

Brayson Surname Meaning

from the personal name Braye + son.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Brayson family from?

You can see how Brayson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brayson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brayson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 15 Brayson families living in New Brunswick. This was about 56% of all the recorded Brayson's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Brayson families in 1911.
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What did your Brayson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Brayson. 100% of Brayson men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brayson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brayson 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Brayson. 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 206 military records available for the last name Brayson. For the veterans among your Brayson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brayson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Brayson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Brayson in 1967 was 85, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brayson 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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