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Brackman Name Meaning

Americanized form of North German Brackmann . Americanized form of German Brachmann (see Brachman ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Backman, Brachman, Brockmann, Hackman, Brockman, Brickman, Dreckman

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Where is the Brackman family from?

You can see how Brackman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brackman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Brackman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Brackman families living in Ontario. This was about 53% of all the recorded Brackman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Brackman families in 1911.
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What did your Brackman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brackman. 24% of Brackman men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Brackman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brackman were Carpenter and Housework. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Waitress
    9%
  • Housework
    7%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Brackman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brackman 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 849 immigration records available for the last name Brackman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 930 military records available for the last name Brackman. For the veterans among your Brackman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brackman lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Brackman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Brackman in 1960 was 48, and 81 in 2004.

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