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Bravenek Family History

Bravenek 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: Cravener, Ravenel, Raven, Bradner, Brauner, Graven, Craven, Blakeney

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Where is the Bravenek family from?

You can see how Bravenek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bravenek family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Bravenek families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Bravenek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bravenek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bravenek 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 14 census records available for the last name Bravenek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bravenek 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Bravenek. 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 1 military records available for the last name Bravenek. For the veterans among your Bravenek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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