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Brakel Family History

Brakel Surname Meaning

Dutch (Van Brakel): habitational name from a place called Brakel which could be Brakel near Zaltbommel in Gelderland province.

It could also refer to Brakel near Alfen in North Brabant.

Alternatively, it may denote Brakel situated between Oudenaarde and Geraardsbergen in East-Flanders.

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


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Where is the Brakel family from?

You can see how Brakel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brakel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Brakel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Brakel families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brakel's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Brakel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brakel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Brakel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brakel. 32% of Brakel men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Brakel women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brakel were Farm Hand and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farm Labor
    22%
  • Farm Hand
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Housework
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brakel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brakel 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 662 immigration records available for the last name Brakel. 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 446 military records available for the last name Brakel. For the veterans among your Brakel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brakel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Brakel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Brakel in 1963 was 80, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brakel 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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