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Brattin Family History

Brattin Surname Meaning

Scottish (Wigtownshire): variant of Bratton.

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


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Where is the Brattin family from?

You can see how Brattin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brattin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brattin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Brattin families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Brattin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Brattin families in 1891.
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What did your Brattin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Licensed Victualler was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Brattin. 100% of Brattin women worked as a Licensed Victualler.

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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

  • Licensed Victualler
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Brattin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brattin 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Brattin. 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 428 military records available for the last name Brattin. For the veterans among your Brattin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brattin lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Brattin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Brattin in 1958 was 65, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brattin 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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