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Bravman Family History

Bravman 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: Brayman, Braman, Brafman, Rahman, Rayman, Brugman, Radman, Brackman

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Where is the Bravman family from?

You can see how Bravman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bravman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Bravman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Bravman families living in Ontario. This was about 91% of all the recorded Bravman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bravman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bravman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bravman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bravman. 34% of Bravman men worked as a Butcher and 50% of Bravman women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bravman were Farmer and Office Work.

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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

  • Butcher
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    50%
  • Office Work
    50%

What Bravman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 517 census records available for the last name Bravman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bravman 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Bravman. 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 52 military records available for the last name Bravman. For the veterans among your Bravman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bravman lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2002, in the United States, Bravman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bravman in 1952 was 38, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bravman 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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