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Bratain Family History

Bratain 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: Britain, Brattin, Brattain, Bratton, Bratten, Braman, Brittain, Brain

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Where is the Bratain family from?

You can see how Bratain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bratain family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1891. The most Bratain families were found in USA in 1840. In 1891 there was 1 Bratain family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Bratain's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Bratain families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Bratain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bratain 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Bratain. 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 4 military records available for the last name Bratain. For the veterans among your Bratain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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