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Bratrud Family History

Bratrud 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: Braud, Bard, Brand, Beard, Bratt, Braun, Bratton, Bratten, Brau

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Where is the Bratrud family from?

You can see how Bratrud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bratrud family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bratrud families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Bratrud family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Bratrud's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Bratrud families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bratrud 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 Bratrud ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bratrud. 50% of Bratrud men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Jeweler
    50%

What Bratrud family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 720 census records available for the last name Bratrud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bratrud 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Bratrud. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Bratrud. For the veterans among your Bratrud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bratrud lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bratrud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bratrud in 1964 was 70, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bratrud 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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