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Braten Family History

Braten Surname Meaning

Norwegian (Bråten): see Braaten.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Braten family from?

You can see how Braten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Braten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Braten families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Braten's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Braten families in 1891.
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What did your Braten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Braten. 100% of Braten women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Braten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braten 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 357 immigration records available for the last name Braten. 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 374 military records available for the last name Braten. For the veterans among your Braten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braten lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Braten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Braten in 1965 was 84, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braten 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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