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Brakke Name Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian Brække a variant of Brekke . Dutch: from Middle Dutch bracke brakke ‘bloodhound’ ‘hunting dog’ hence possibly an occupational name for a hunter or a keeper of hounds.

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


Similar surnames: Bakke, Brokke, Brack, Drake, Rake, Bracker, Brake, Brace, Braker

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Where is the Brakke family from?

You can see how Brakke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brakke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brakke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Brakke families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Brakke's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Brakke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brakke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brakke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brakke. 29% of Brakke men worked as a Farmer and 47% of Brakke women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brakke were Truck Driver and Teacher. .

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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
    29%
  • Farm Labor
    12%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    47%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Teacher
    14%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Brakke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brakke 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 650 immigration records available for the last name Brakke. 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 266 military records available for the last name Brakke. For the veterans among your Brakke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brakke lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Brakke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Brakke in 1957 was 49, and 69 in 2004.

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