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Braitling Family History

Braitling 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: Breitling, Branting, Britting, Railing, Bartling, Billing, Frieling

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Where is the Braitling family from?

You can see how Braitling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braitling family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Braitling families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Braitling families living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Braitling's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Braitling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braitling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Braitling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Braitling. 100% of Braitling men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 796 census records available for the last name Braitling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braitling 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Braitling. 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 53 military records available for the last name Braitling. For the veterans among your Braitling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braitling lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Braitling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Braitling in 1954 was 63, and 74 in 2004.

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