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Braetter Family History

Braetter 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: Bratten, Better, Blatter, Tretter, Breiter, Brester, Graeter

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Where is the Braetter family from?

You can see how Braetter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braetter family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Braetter families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Braetter's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Braetter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braetter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Braetter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braetter 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Braetter. 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 1 military records available for the last name Braetter. For the veterans among your Braetter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braetter lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1996, in the United States, Braetter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Braetter in 1980 was 78, and 86 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braetter 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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