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Brathe Family History

Brathe 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: Bathe, Rathe, Rath, Brake, Brach, Bratt, Bath, Brahm, Bratten, Brace

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Where is the Brathe family from?

You can see how Brathe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brathe family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Brathe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Brathe families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Brathe's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Brathe families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brathe 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 166 census records available for the last name Brathe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brathe 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Brathe. 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 15 military records available for the last name Brathe. For the veterans among your Brathe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brathe lifespan?

Average Brathe life expectancy in 1995 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brathe 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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