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Brathwite Family History

Brathwite 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: Brathwaite, Braithwaite, Bathgate, Beatrice, Bratt, Bratten, Pratte

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Where is the Brathwite family from?

You can see how Brathwite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brathwite family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Brathwite family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Brathwite's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Brathwite families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Brathwite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brathwite 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Brathwite. 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 1 military records available for the last name Brathwite. For the veterans among your Brathwite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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