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Bracke Family History

Bracke Surname Meaning

German: variant of Brack.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bracke family from?

You can see how Bracke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bracke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bracke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Bracke families living in British Columbia. This was about 22% of all the recorded Bracke's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Bracke families in 1911.
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What did your Bracke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bracke. 28% of Bracke men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Bracke women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bracke were Salesman and 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
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    43%
  • Waitress
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Bracke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bracke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bracke 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 876 immigration records available for the last name Bracke. 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 705 military records available for the last name Bracke. For the veterans among your Bracke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bracke lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Bracke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bracke in 1958 was 69, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bracke 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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