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Brata Family History

Brata 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: Arata, Bratt, Prata, Bata, Braga, Bratz, Hata, Brand, Batt, Brett

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Where is the Brata family from?

You can see how Brata families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brata family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Brata families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Brata families living in New York. This was about 36% of all the recorded Brata's in USA. New York had the highest population of Brata families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brata 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 Brata ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brata. 100% of Brata women worked as a New Worker.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Brata. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brata 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Brata. 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 15 military records available for the last name Brata. For the veterans among your Brata ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brata lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Brata life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Brata in 1967 was 75, and 75 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brata 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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