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Braaton Family History

Braaton 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: Bratton, Branton, Braaten, Brayton, Braxton, Brandon, Beaston

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Where is the Braaton family from?

You can see how Braaton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braaton family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Braaton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Braaton families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Braaton's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Braaton families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braaton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Braaton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Braaton. 38% of Braaton men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farm Hand
    25%
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Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Braaton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braaton 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Braaton. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 56 military records available for the last name Braaton. For the veterans among your Braaton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braaton lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Braaton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Braaton in 1970 was 77, and 79 in 2002.

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