Brayley Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Brayley Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Brayley family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 13
Female Servant 10
Male Servant 8
Independent 7
Labourer 6
Farmer 6
Mason 3
Miller 3
Clock Maker 3
Dress Maker 2
Pauper 2
Iron Monger 2
Agricultural Labourer Apprentice 1
Book Seller 1
Carpenter 1
Geoman 1
Independent Pauper 1
Maltster 1
Shoe Maker 1
Shoe Maker Journeyman 1
Weaver Woolley 1
Wool Sorter 1
Chair Woman 1
Fishmonger 1
Gardener 1

Brayley Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Brailey 86% 2,667
2 Brayley 100% 2,358
3 Braily 71% 148
4 Breyley 86% 141

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The surname Brayley is the 2nd most popular variant of Brailey.

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