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Brnak Family History

Brnak 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: Benak, Brock, Bank, Brick, Barak, Bruck, Bryan, Brake, Barna, Rak

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Where is the Brnak family from?

You can see how Brnak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brnak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brnak family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Brnak's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Brnak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brnak 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 44 census records available for the last name Brnak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brnak 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Brnak. 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 13 military records available for the last name Brnak. For the veterans among your Brnak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brnak lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1999, in the United States, Brnak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Brnak in 1961 was 61, and 78 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brnak 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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