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Bragel Family History

Bragel 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: Brager, Bramel, Brasel, Brakel, Brazel, Babel, Brake, Prager, Brace

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Where is the Bragel family from?

You can see how Bragel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bragel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bragel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bragel family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bragel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bragel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bragel 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 223 census records available for the last name Bragel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bragel 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Bragel. 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 65 military records available for the last name Bragel. For the veterans among your Bragel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bragel lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1999, in the United States, Bragel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bragel in 1979 was 63, and 45 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bragel 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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