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Braaks Family History

Braaks 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: Banks, Brake, Raak, Bras, Brack, Brass, Baars, Brucks, Kraak, Brocks

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Where is the Braaks family from?

You can see how Braaks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braaks family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Braaks families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Braaks families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Braaks's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Braaks families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braaks 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 Braaks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Braaks. 100% of Braaks men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 398 census records available for the last name Braaks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braaks 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Braaks. 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 7 military records available for the last name Braaks. For the veterans among your Braaks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braaks lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Braaks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Braaks in 1962 was 81, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braaks 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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