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Brathen Family History

Brathen 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, Trathen, Bracken, Bratton, Broten, Branden, Brother, Braaten

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Where is the Brathen family from?

You can see how Brathen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brathen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Brathen families living in Mississippi. This was about 29% of all the recorded Brathen's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Brathen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brathen 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 290 census records available for the last name Brathen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brathen 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 342 immigration records available for the last name Brathen. 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 8 military records available for the last name Brathen. For the veterans among your Brathen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brathen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1975, in the United States, Brathen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Brathen in 1967 was 80, and 80 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brathen 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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