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Bratian Family History

Bratian 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: Bratton, Bratten, Brayman, Brian, Ratigan, Brotman, Bhatia, Braman

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Where is the Bratian family from?

You can see how Bratian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bratian family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bratian families were found in USA in 1920, Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Bratian family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bratian's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Bratian families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Bratian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bratian 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Bratian. 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 Bratian. For the veterans among your Bratian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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