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Bravos Family History

Bravos 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: Bravo, Baros, Bras, Dragos, Banos, Travis, Brass, Drakos, Ramos

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Where is the Bravos family from?

You can see how Bravos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bravos family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Bravos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Bravos families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Bravos's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bravos families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bravos 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 Bravos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bravos. 22% of Bravos men worked as a Cook.

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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

  • Cook
    22%
  • Proprietor
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Photographer
    15%

What Bravos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 433 census records available for the last name Bravos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bravos 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 274 immigration records available for the last name Bravos. 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 154 military records available for the last name Bravos. For the veterans among your Bravos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bravos lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bravos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bravos in 1963 was 81, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bravos 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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