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Bravington Family History

Bravington Surname Meaning

from a lost or unidentified place or perhaps an unexpected and unparalleled development of Braughing (Herts).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Bravington family from?

You can see how Bravington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bravington family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Bravington families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Bravington families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Bravington's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Bravington families in 1891.
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What did your Bravington ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Wood Machinist and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bravington. 100% of Bravington men worked as a Wood Machinist and 100% of Bravington 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Wood Machinist
    100%

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 Bravington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bravington 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Bravington. 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 86 military records available for the last name Bravington. For the veterans among your Bravington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bravington lifespan?

Average Bravington life expectancy in 1995 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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