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Brakfield Family History

Brakfield 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: Brayfield, Bradfield, Brakefield, Breakfield, Brasfield, Barfield

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Where is the Brakfield family from?

You can see how Brakfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brakfield family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Brakfield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Brakfield families living in Alabama. This was about 25% of all the recorded Brakfield's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Brakfield families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brakfield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 249 census records available for the last name Brakfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brakfield 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Brakfield. 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 40 military records available for the last name Brakfield. For the veterans among your Brakfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brakfield lifespan?

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