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Brakesman Family History

Brakesman 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: Bakeman, Braverman, Blakeman, Bressan, Grassman, Brayman, Brackman

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Where is the Brakesman family from?

You can see how Brakesman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brakesman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brakesman family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Brakesman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Brakesman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brakesman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Brakesman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brakesman 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Brakesman. 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 14 military records available for the last name Brakesman. For the veterans among your Brakesman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brakesman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1988, in the United States, Brakesman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Brakesman in 1968 was 85, and 80 in 1988.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brakesman 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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