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Bravstein Family History

Bravstein 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: Blaustein, Braunstein, Bronstein, Bernstein, Bratten, Braaten

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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Bravstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bravstein 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Bravstein. 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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There are 5 military records available for the last name Bravstein. For the veterans among your Bravstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bravstein lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Bravstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Bravstein in 1974 was 79, and 76 in 2004.

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