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Brattain Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of Bratten .

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


Similar surnames: Brattin, Bratton, Bratten, Beattie, Hattan, Britain, Brittin, Grattan

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Where is the Brattain family from?

You can see how Brattain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brattain family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brattain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Brattain families living in New Brunswick. This was about 40% of all the recorded Brattain's in Canada. New Brunswick and 1 other province had the highest population of Brattain families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brattain surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brattain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brattain. 28% of Brattain men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Brattain women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brattain were New Worker and Saleslady. .

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • New Worker
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Saleslady
    29%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Brattain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brattain 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Brattain. 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 697 military records available for the last name Brattain. For the veterans among your Brattain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brattain lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Brattain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Brattain in 1952 was 69, and 48 in 2004.

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