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Brabek Family History

Brabek 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: Drabek, Bratek, Brabec, Babel, Brake, Babe, Bobek, Blazek, Brace

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Where is the Brabek family from?

You can see how Brabek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brabek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brabek family living in Maryland. This was about 25% of all the recorded Brabek's in USA. Maryland and 3 other states had the highest population of Brabek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brabek 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 47 census records available for the last name Brabek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brabek 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Brabek. 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 3 military records available for the last name Brabek. For the veterans among your Brabek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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