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Brotan Family History

Brotan Name 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: Broten, Brotman, Rotan, Broman, Brogan, Trojan, Brown, Bryan, Rota

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Where is the Brotan family from?

You can see how Brotan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brotan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Brotan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Brotan families living in Quebec. This was about 80% of all the recorded Brotan's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Brotan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brotan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brotan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Brotan. 100% of Brotan men worked as a Labourer. .

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Brotan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brotan 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Brotan. 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 16 military records available for the last name Brotan. For the veterans among your Brotan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brotan lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Brotan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Brotan in 1956 was 48, and 65 in 2002.

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