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Brakop Family History

Brakop 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: Prokop, Brake, Drakos, Braker, Bako, Bakos, Brakke, Rakow, Brakel

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Where is the Brakop family from?

You can see how Brakop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brakop family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brakop families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Brakop families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Brakop's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Brakop families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Brakop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brakop 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 Brakop. 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 28 military records available for the last name Brakop. For the veterans among your Brakop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brakop lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1998, in the United States, Brakop life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Brakop in 1975 was 28, and 85 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brakop 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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