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Braeken Family History

Braeken 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, Brake, Bratten, Branden, Braaten, Breeden, Breden, Braker

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Where is the Braeken family from?

You can see how Braeken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braeken family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Braeken families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Braeken family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Braeken's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Braeken families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braeken 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 Braeken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braeken 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Braeken. 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 Braeken. For the veterans among your Braeken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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