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Bravink Family History

Bravink 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: Brink, Brading, Beavin, Brevik, Brain, Brank, Gravina, Ravin, Branin

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Where is the Bravink family from?

You can see how Bravink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bravink family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bravink family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Bravink's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Bravink families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Bravink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bravink 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bravink. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bravink. For the veterans among your Bravink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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