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Bratvold Family History

Bratvold Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from a farm so named from bratt ‘steep’ + voll ‘meadow grassy field’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bratvold family from?

You can see how Bratvold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bratvold family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bratvold families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Bratvold families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Bratvold's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Bratvold families in 1911.
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What did your Bratvold ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bratvold. 100% of Bratvold men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 770 census records available for the last name Bratvold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bratvold 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 307 immigration records available for the last name Bratvold. 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 144 military records available for the last name Bratvold. For the veterans among your Bratvold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bratvold lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bratvold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bratvold in 1962 was 76, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bratvold 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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