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Bratt Name Meaning

English (West Midlands): from Middle English brat ‘cloak of coarse cloth’ (Old English bratt) possibly denoting a maker or habitual wearer of such garments. Alternatively perhaps a variant of Brett . Swedish and Norwegian: from the Old Norse personal name Brattr meaning ‘majestic proud’ (also of places ‘steep’). See also Bradt .

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


Similar surnames: Batt, Brett, Pratt, Britt, Brack, Brott, Myatt, Bradt, Blatt, Gatt

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Where is the Bratt family from?

You can see how Bratt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bratt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bratt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 83 Bratt families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Bratt's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bratt families in 1911.
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What did your Bratt ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Student were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Bratt. 47% of Bratt men worked as a Farmer and 63% of Bratt women worked as a Student. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bratt were Carpenter and Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Labourer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    63%
  • Farmer
    38%
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Passenger Lists

There are 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Bratt. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Bratt. For the veterans among your Bratt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bratt lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Bratt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bratt in 1956 was 45, and 74 in 2004.

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