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Bracelen Family History

Bracelen 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, Brackley, Bradeen, Brackeen, Bratten, Brace, Branden

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Where is the Bracelen family from?

You can see how Bracelen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bracelen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1901. The most Bracelen families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1871. In 1880 there was 1 Bracelen family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Bracelen's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Bracelen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Bracelen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bracelen 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Bracelen. 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 17 military records available for the last name Bracelen. For the veterans among your Bracelen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bracelen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Bracelen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Bracelen in 1968 was 81, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bracelen 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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