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Brakenhoff Family History

Brakenhoff 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: Brinkerhoff, Butenhoff, Benhoff, Bohnhoff, Friedhoff, Granoff

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Where is the Brakenhoff family from?

You can see how Brakenhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brakenhoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brakenhoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Brakenhoff families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Brakenhoff's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Brakenhoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brakenhoff 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 Brakenhoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brakenhoff. 60% of Brakenhoff men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Brakenhoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Brakenhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brakenhoff 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Brakenhoff. 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 30 military records available for the last name Brakenhoff. For the veterans among your Brakenhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brakenhoff lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Brakenhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Brakenhoff in 1969 was 73, and 79 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brakenhoff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brakenhoff 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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