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Brapton Family History

Brapton 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, Brayton, Braxton, Frampton, Brandon, Beaston

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Where is the Brapton family from?

You can see how Brapton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brapton family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brapton family living in New Jersey. This was about 33% of all the recorded Brapton's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Brapton families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brapton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brapton ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Brapton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brapton 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Brapton. 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 5 military records available for the last name Brapton. For the veterans among your Brapton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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