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Brattain Family History

Brattain Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Bratten.

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


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Where is the Brattain family from?

You can see how Brattain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brattain family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brattain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Brattain families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Brattain's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Brattain families in 1891.
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What did your Brattain ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Brattain. 100% of Brattain women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Brattain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brattain 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Brattain. 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 697 military records available for the last name Brattain. For the veterans among your Brattain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brattain lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Brattain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Brattain in 1952 was 69, and 48 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brattain

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brattain 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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