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Brakelman Family History

Brakelman 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: Brockelman, Beukelman, Arakelian, Bockelman, Bokelman, Bakeman

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Where is the Brakelman family from?

You can see how Brakelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brakelman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brakelman families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Brakelman family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Brakelman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Brakelman families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Brakelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brakelman 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Brakelman. 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 1 military records available for the last name Brakelman. For the veterans among your Brakelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brakelman lifespan?

Average Brakelman life expectancy in 1998 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brakelman 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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