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Braatelien Family History

Braatelien 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: Braaten, Bratten, Brantley, Brammeier, Bartelme, Brallier, Arakelian

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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Braatelien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braatelien 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Braatelien. 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 36 military records available for the last name Braatelien. For the veterans among your Braatelien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braatelien lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Braatelien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Braatelien in 1973 was 69, and 72 in 2004.

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