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Origins of the Brayson surname

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About the Braysons

We have a total number of 822 records for people with the last name Brayson.

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Where do most Braysons live?

In 1921, most Braysons lived in North East.


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Interesting facts about Braysons

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 749 records for the Brayson surname. The oldest one dates back to 1907.

Who were Braysons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Brayson first names?

  • William
  • James
  • Elizabeth
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for Braysons

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Braysons in 1921
House Servant

4

Farm Servant

3

Dressmaker

2

Farmers Wife

2

House Serv

2

Common Male occupations for Braysons in 1921
Coal Miner

15

Agricultural Labourer

6

Coal Miner Hewer

6

General Labourer

6

Mert

6

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