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Bracenell Family History

Bracenell 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: Bracewell, Bracknell, Ravenell, Brockwell, Bucknell, Racanelli

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Where is the Bracenell family from?

You can see how Bracenell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bracenell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Bracenell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Bracenell families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bracenell's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Bracenell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Bracenell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bracenell 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 Bracenell. 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 6 military records available for the last name Bracenell. For the veterans among your Bracenell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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