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Bration Family History

Bration 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, Brandon, Branson, Bastion, Bratten, Gratton, Branton, Beaton

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Where is the Bration family from?

You can see how Bration families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bration family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Bration families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Bration's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Bration families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bration 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 147 census records available for the last name Bration. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bration 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 Bration. 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 7 military records available for the last name Bration. For the veterans among your Bration ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bration lifespan?

Average Bration life expectancy in 1980 was 46 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bration 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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