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Brakier Family History

Brakier 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: Braker, Brazier, Brasier, Baker, Brake, Bradner, Brander, Brauner

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Where is the Brakier family from?

You can see how Brakier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brakier family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 2 Brakier families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brakier's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Brakier families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brakier 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 17 census records available for the last name Brakier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brakier 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Brakier. 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 2 military records available for the last name Brakier. For the veterans among your Brakier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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