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Bratchett Family History

Bratchett 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: Pritchett, Bratcher, Hatchett, Brackett, Blanchett, Matchett

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Where is the Bratchett family from?

You can see how Bratchett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bratchett family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bratchett family living in Connecticut. This was about 25% of all the recorded Bratchett's in USA. Connecticut and 3 other states had the highest population of Bratchett families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bratchett 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 Bratchett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bratchett. 100% of Bratchett men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Bratchett women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Bratchett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Bratchett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bratchett 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Bratchett. 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 20 military records available for the last name Bratchett. For the veterans among your Bratchett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bratchett lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Bratchett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bratchett in 1973 was 48, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bratchett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bratchett 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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