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Brakenberry Family History

Brakenberry 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: Frankenberry, Brackenbury, Hockenberry, Ikenberry, Rosenberry

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Where is the Brakenberry family from?

You can see how Brakenberry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brakenberry family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Brakenberry families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Brakenberry's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Brakenberry families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brakenberry 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 74 census records available for the last name Brakenberry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brakenberry 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 Brakenberry. 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 11 military records available for the last name Brakenberry. For the veterans among your Brakenberry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brakenberry lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Brakenberry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Brakenberry in 1970 was 70, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brakenberry 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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