This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Brakan family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Brakan Family History

Brakan 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: Braman, Bragan, Branan, Bracken, Bryan, Brake, Balan, Braun, Dragan

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Brakan family from?

You can see how Brakan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brakan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brakan families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Brakan family living in Florida. This was 100% of all the recorded Brakan's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Brakan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brakan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Brakan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Brakan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brakan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Brakan

Passenger Lists

There are 12 immigration records available for the last name Brakan. 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.

View all Brakan immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Brakan. For the veterans among your Brakan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Brakan military records

You've only scratched the surface of Brakan family history

Discover More

What is the average Brakan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brakan 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brakan

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Brakan family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial