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Braithwait Family History

Braithwait Surname Meaning

see Braithwaite.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Braithwait family from?

You can see how Braithwait families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braithwait family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Braithwait families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 48 Braithwait families living in Yorkshire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Braithwait's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Braithwait families in 1891.
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What did your Braithwait ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Braithwait. 72% of Braithwait women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Housekeeper
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Braithwait. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braithwait 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Braithwait. 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 146 military records available for the last name Braithwait. For the veterans among your Braithwait ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braithwait lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2002, in the United States, Braithwait life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Braithwait in 1952 was 55, and 64 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braithwait 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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