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Brakle Family History

Brakle 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: Brake, Brakke, Bradle, Blake, Drake, Beadle, Rake, Brace, Beagle

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Where is the Brakle family from?

You can see how Brakle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brakle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brakle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Brakle families living in Michigan. This was about 57% of all the recorded Brakle's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Brakle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brakle 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 582 census records available for the last name Brakle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brakle 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Brakle. 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 75 military records available for the last name Brakle. For the veterans among your Brakle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brakle lifespan?

Average Brakle life expectancy in 1982 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brakle 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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