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Brackton Family History

Brackton Surname 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: Bracken, Bratton, Branton, Brackman, Brayton, Braxton, Breckon

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Where is the Brackton family from?

You can see how Brackton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brackton family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brackton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Brackton families living in Louisiana. This was about 91% of all the recorded Brackton's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Brackton families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brackton 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 Brackton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housework was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brackton. 100% of Brackton women worked as a 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Brackton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Brackton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brackton 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Brackton. 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 21 military records available for the last name Brackton. For the veterans among your Brackton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brackton lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Brackton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Brackton in 1969 was 67, and 95 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brackton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brackton ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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