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Brakens Family History

Brakens 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: Brackens, Bracken, Brake, Braker, Rakers, Braden, Brakel, Drakes

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Where is the Brakens family from?

You can see how Brakens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brakens family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brakens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Brakens family living in Delaware. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brakens's in USA. Delaware and 1 other state had the highest population of Brakens families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Brakens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brakens 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Brakens. 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 5 military records available for the last name Brakens. For the veterans among your Brakens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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