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Bratch Family History

Bratch 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: Brach, Branch, Brauch, Brasch, Bratsch, Batch, Balch, Bach, Rath

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Where is the Bratch family from?

You can see how Bratch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bratch family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bratch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Bratch family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Bratch's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Bratch families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bratch 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 Bratch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bratch. 60% of Bratch 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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Bratch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 525 census records available for the last name Bratch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bratch 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Bratch. 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 49 military records available for the last name Bratch. For the veterans among your Bratch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bratch lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1998, in the United States, Bratch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bratch in 1986 was 50, and 42 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bratch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bratch 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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