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Bralek Family History

Bralek 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: Braley, Balek, Bratek, Bialek, Brake, Blazek, Brace, Brager, Brule

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Where is the Bralek family from?

You can see how Bralek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bralek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bralek family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bralek's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Bralek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bralek 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 87 census records available for the last name Bralek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bralek 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Bralek. 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 11 military records available for the last name Bralek. For the veterans among your Bralek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bralek lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Bralek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Bralek in 1976 was 96, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bralek 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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