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Bratesman Family History

Bratesman 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: Bateman, Braverman, Raterman, Bressan, Waterman, Grassman, Brayman

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Where is the Bratesman family from?

You can see how Bratesman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bratesman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bratesman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Bratesman families living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Bratesman's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Bratesman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bratesman 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 38 census records available for the last name Bratesman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bratesman 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 Bratesman. 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 3 military records available for the last name Bratesman. For the veterans among your Bratesman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bratesman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1983, in the United States, Bratesman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bratesman in 1966 was 60, and 77 in 1983.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bratesman 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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