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Bravata Family History

Bravata Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily Bravatà): probably a variant of Pravatà an occupational name from Greek probatas ‘cattle drover’.

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


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Where is the Bravata family from?

You can see how Bravata families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bravata family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bravata families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Bravata families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bravata's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bravata families in 1920.
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What did your Bravata ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bravata. 28% of Bravata men worked as an Operator and 100% of Bravata women worked as an Operator.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    28%
  • Helper
    28%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Mechanic
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Bravata family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 423 census records available for the last name Bravata. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bravata 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Bravata. 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 75 military records available for the last name Bravata. For the veterans among your Bravata ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bravata lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Bravata life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bravata in 1946 was 67, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bravata 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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