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Bratchew Family History

Bratchew 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: Bratcher, Branche, Bracher, Batcher, Braucher, Britcher, Matthew

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Where is the Bratchew family from?

You can see how Bratchew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bratchew family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1871. The most Bratchew families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 8 Bratchew families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bratchew's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Bratchew families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bratchew surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Bratchew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bratchew 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 Bratchew. 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 2 military records available for the last name Bratchew. For the veterans among your Bratchew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bratchew lifespan?

Average Bratchew life expectancy in 1971 was 92 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bratchew 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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