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Bravin Family History

Bravin Surname Meaning

unexplained.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Bravin family from?

You can see how Bravin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bravin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Bravin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 11 Bravin families living in Ontario. This was about 85% of all the recorded Bravin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bravin families in 1911.
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What did your Bravin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bravin. 34% of Bravin men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Bravin women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bravin were Miner and 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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Store Mason
    20%
  • Miner
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Cannery Worker
    34%
  • Operator
    34%

What Bravin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bravin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bravin 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 349 immigration records available for the last name Bravin. 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 157 military records available for the last name Bravin. For the veterans among your Bravin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bravin lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Bravin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bravin in 1956 was 64, and 58 in 2004.

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