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Bratthauer Family History

Bratthauer 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: Bretthauer, Bredthauer, Brethauer, Bratcher, Betthauser, Ritthaler

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Where is the Bratthauer family from?

You can see how Bratthauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bratthauer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bratthauer families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Bratthauer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bratthauer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bratthauer 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 Bratthauer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bratthauer. 100% of Bratthauer men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Bratthauer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Bratthauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bratthauer 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Bratthauer. 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 37 military records available for the last name Bratthauer. For the veterans among your Bratthauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bratthauer lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Bratthauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bratthauer in 1973 was 74, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bratthauer 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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