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Bratberg Family History

Bratberg 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: Bamberg, Ramberg, Granberg, Bromberg, Blasberg, Tranberg, Broberg

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Where is the Bratberg family from?

You can see how Bratberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bratberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bratberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Bratberg families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bratberg's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Bratberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bratberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bratberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bratberg. 60% of Bratberg 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
    60%
  • Chauffeur
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%
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What Bratberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 688 census records available for the last name Bratberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bratberg 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Bratberg. 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 72 military records available for the last name Bratberg. For the veterans among your Bratberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bratberg lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Bratberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bratberg in 1964 was 73, and 92 in 2002.

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