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Brawthen Family History

Brawthen 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: Bratten, Braaten, Trathen, Bracken, Bratton, Broten, Branton, Branden

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Where is the Brawthen family from?

You can see how Brawthen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brawthen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brawthen family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brawthen's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Brawthen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Brawthen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brawthen 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Brawthen. 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 8 military records available for the last name Brawthen. For the veterans among your Brawthen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brawthen lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Brawthen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Brawthen in 1974 was 79, and 60 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brawthen 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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