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Brayto Family History

Brayto 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: Brayton, Bratt, Bratton, Drayton, Branton, Bracco, Rayo, Brayer

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Where is the Brayto family from?

You can see how Brayto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brayto family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brayto family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Brayto's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Brayto families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brayto 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 9 census records available for the last name Brayto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brayto 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Brayto. 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 2 military records available for the last name Brayto. For the veterans among your Brayto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brayto lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2000, in the United States, Brayto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Brayto in 1989 was 27, and 47 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brayto 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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