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Bratell Family History

Bratell 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: Brazell, Brunell, Bramel, Bradwell, Bortell, Bramwell, Brasel

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Where is the Bratell family from?

You can see how Bratell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bratell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Bratell families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Bratell families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Bratell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bratell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bratell 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 51 census records available for the last name Bratell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bratell 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Bratell. 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 4 military records available for the last name Bratell. For the veterans among your Bratell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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