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Brakenbury Family History

Brakenbury 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: Brackenbury, Bradbury, Banbury, Blankenburg, Brandenburg, Hockenbury

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Where is the Brakenbury family from?

You can see how Brakenbury families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brakenbury family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Brakenbury families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Brakenbury families living in Norfolk. This was about 67% of all the recorded Brakenbury's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Brakenbury families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brakenbury 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 Brakenbury ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Brakenbury. 100% of Brakenbury women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Brakenbury family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 473 census records available for the last name Brakenbury. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brakenbury 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Brakenbury. 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 33 military records available for the last name Brakenbury. For the veterans among your Brakenbury ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brakenbury lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Brakenbury life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Brakenbury in 1972 was 65, and 87 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brakenbury

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brakenbury 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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