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Brakenwagen Family History

Brakenwagen 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: Borkenhagen, Falkenhagen, Greenhagen, Gruenhagen, Bierwagen

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Where is the Brakenwagen family from?

You can see how Brakenwagen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brakenwagen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Brakenwagen families living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Brakenwagen's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Brakenwagen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Brakenwagen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brakenwagen 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Brakenwagen. 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 16 military records available for the last name Brakenwagen. For the veterans among your Brakenwagen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brakenwagen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Brakenwagen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Brakenwagen in 1969 was 80, and 81 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brakenwagen 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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