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Brateman Family History

Brateman 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: Bateman, Brayman, Brackman, Brotman, Baseman, Branaman, Braman

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Where is the Brateman family from?

You can see how Brateman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brateman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brateman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Brateman families living in Florida. This was about 60% of all the recorded Brateman's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Brateman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brateman 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 168 census records available for the last name Brateman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brateman 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Brateman. 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 56 military records available for the last name Brateman. For the veterans among your Brateman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brateman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Brateman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Brateman in 1964 was 67, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brateman 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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