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Brallier Name Meaning

French: variant of Bralier from Old French braielier an agent derivative of braiel ‘belt knotted at the waist to hold up breeches’ hence an occupational name for a maker of such belts. This surname is no longer found in France; in North America it may alternatively be an altered form of some other similar (like-sounding) French surname.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Callier, Brazier, Vallier, Waller, Brayer, Tellier, Brasier, Gallier

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Where is the Brallier family from?

You can see how Brallier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brallier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brallier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Brallier families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 86% of all the recorded Brallier's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Brallier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brallier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brallier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brallier. 37% of Brallier men worked as a Laborer and 56% of Brallier women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brallier were Carpenter and Housework. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Manager
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    56%
  • Office Clerk
    23%
  • Housework
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brallier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brallier 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Brallier. 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 379 military records available for the last name Brallier. For the veterans among your Brallier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brallier lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Brallier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Brallier in 1962 was 77, and 85 in 2004.

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