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Brautigan Family History

Brautigan Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Bräutigam (see Brautigam).

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


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Where is the Brautigan family from?

You can see how Brautigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brautigan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brautigan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 23 Brautigan families living in New York. This was about 85% of all the recorded Brautigan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Brautigan families in 1880.
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What did your Brautigan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Brautigan. 100% of Brautigan 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Brautigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brautigan 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Brautigan. 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 277 military records available for the last name Brautigan. For the veterans among your Brautigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brautigan lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Brautigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Brautigan in 1946 was 48, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brautigan 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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