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Brathby Family History

Brathby 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: Boothby, Bradby, Rath, Brach, Bratt, Bath, Brahm, Bratton, Bratten

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Where is the Brathby family from?

You can see how Brathby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brathby family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Brathby families living in Michigan. This was about 40% of all the recorded Brathby's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Brathby families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brathby 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 85 census records available for the last name Brathby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brathby 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Brathby. 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 9 military records available for the last name Brathby. For the veterans among your Brathby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brathby lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1969, in the United States, Brathby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Brathby in 1968 was 61, and 76 in 1969.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brathby 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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