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Braathen Family History

Braathen Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Braaten, Bratten, Trathen, Bracken, Bratton, Broten, Branton, Branden

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Where is the Braathen family from?

You can see how Braathen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braathen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Braathen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Braathen families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Braathen's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Braathen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braathen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Braathen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Braathen. 67% of Braathen men worked as a 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Farming
    34%

What Braathen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 672 census records available for the last name Braathen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braathen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Braathen. 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 67 military records available for the last name Braathen. For the veterans among your Braathen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braathen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Braathen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Braathen in 1963 was 72, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Braathen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braathen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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