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Bratt Family History

Bratt Surname Meaning

English (West Midlands): from Middle English brat ‘cloak of coarse cloth’ (Old English bratt) possibly denoting a maker or habitual wearer of such garments.

Alternatively perhaps a variant of Brett.

Swedish and Norwegian: from the Old Norse personal name Brattr meaning ‘majestic proud’ (also of places ‘steep’).

See also Bradt.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bratt family from?

You can see how Bratt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bratt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bratt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 421 Bratt families living in Staffordshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Bratt's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Bratt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bratt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bratt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bratt. 19% of Bratt men worked as a General Labourer and 69% of Bratt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bratt were Gardener and Unpaid Domestic.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    19%
  • Bricklayer
    6%
  • Painter decorator
    4%
  • Gardener
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%

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Census Records

There are 32,000 census records available for the last name Bratt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bratt 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Bratt. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Bratt. For the veterans among your Bratt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bratt lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Bratt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bratt in 1956 was 45, and 74 in 2004.

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