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Bravener Family History

Bravener 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: Cravener, Bradner, Brauner, Ravenel, Brantner, Brabender, Braeger

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Where is the Bravener family from?

You can see how Bravener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bravener family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bravener families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Bravener families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Bravener's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Bravener families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bravener surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 415 census records available for the last name Bravener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bravener 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Bravener. 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 38 military records available for the last name Bravener. For the veterans among your Bravener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bravener lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Bravener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bravener in 1969 was 42, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bravener 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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