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Brakney Family History

Brakney 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: Brackney, Bradney, Blakney, Brake, Radney, Bradner, Brauner, Braley

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Where is the Brakney family from?

You can see how Brakney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brakney family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Brakney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Brakney families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Brakney's in USA. New York had the highest population of Brakney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brakney 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 104 census records available for the last name Brakney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brakney 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Brakney. 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 2 military records available for the last name Brakney. For the veterans among your Brakney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brakney lifespan?

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