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Bratman Family History

Bratman 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: Brayman, Brotman, Braman, Boatman, Batman, Brafman, Rahman, Bratton

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Where is the Bratman family from?

You can see how Bratman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bratman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bratman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Bratman family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bratman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bratman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bratman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bratman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bratman. 36% of Bratman men worked as a Salesman and 31% of Bratman women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bratman were Truck Driver and Operator. .

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    31%
  • Saleswoman
    24%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Operator
    16%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bratman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bratman 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Bratman. 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 110 military records available for the last name Bratman. For the veterans among your Bratman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bratman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bratman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bratman in 1962 was 52, and 92 in 2004.

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