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Bratek Family History

Bratek Name Meaning

Polish Czech and Slovak: nickname meaning ‘little brother’ from brat ‘brother’ formed with the diminutive suffix -ek.

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


Similar surnames: Bratt, Bratz, Frater, Frate, Brack, Baranek, Platek, Balek, Brasel

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Where is the Bratek family from?

You can see how Bratek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bratek family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bratek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Bratek families living in Illinois. This was about 15% of all the recorded Bratek's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Bratek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bratek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bratek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bratek. 70% of Bratek men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bratek women worked as a Cashier. .

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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
    70%
  • Labor
    16%
  • Butcher
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    100%
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What Bratek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 685 census records available for the last name Bratek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bratek 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 Bratek. 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 179 military records available for the last name Bratek. For the veterans among your Bratek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bratek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Bratek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Bratek in 1963 was 71, and 83 in 2003.

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