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Brakensiek Family History

Brakensiek 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: Blakeney, Blakeslee, Brennick, Brasier, Brannick, Brakefield

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Where is the Brakensiek family from?

You can see how Brakensiek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brakensiek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brakensiek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Brakensiek families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Brakensiek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Brakensiek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brakensiek 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 Brakensiek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brakensiek. 73% of Brakensiek 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
    73%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Laborer
    12%

What Brakensiek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 560 census records available for the last name Brakensiek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brakensiek 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Brakensiek. 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 121 military records available for the last name Brakensiek. For the veterans among your Brakensiek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brakensiek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Brakensiek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Brakensiek in 1963 was 86, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brakensiek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brakensiek 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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