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Brate Family History

Brate 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: Brake, Bratt, Brace, Brave, Grate, Brame, Crate, Bate, Bratek, Frate

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Where is the Brate family from?

You can see how Brate families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brate family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brate families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Brate families living in London. This was about 37% of all the recorded Brate's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Brate families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brate 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 Brate ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brate. 30% of Brate men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Brate women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    30%
  • Lawyer
    30%
  • Farm Operator
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Brate family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Brate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brate 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 263 immigration records available for the last name Brate. 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 991 military records available for the last name Brate. For the veterans among your Brate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brate lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Brate life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Brate in 1956 was 35, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brate

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brate 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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