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Brackins Family History

Brackins Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Brackens.

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


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Where is the Brackins family from?

You can see how Brackins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brackins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brackins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Brackins family living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brackins's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Brackins families in 1911.
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What did your Brackins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brackins. 32% of Brackins men worked as a Laborer and 36% of Brackins women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brackins were Operator and Housewife.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Farming
    9%
  • Operator
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    36%
  • Maid
    30%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Brackins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brackins 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Brackins. 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 596 military records available for the last name Brackins. For the veterans among your Brackins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brackins lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Brackins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Brackins in 1953 was 47, and 66 in 2004.

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