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Braeckeveldt Family History

Braeckeveldt Name 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: Bracewell, Bracknell, Broeckel, Groeneveld, Brakefield, Brackett

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Where is the Braeckeveldt family from?

You can see how Braeckeveldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braeckeveldt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Braeckeveldt family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Braeckeveldt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Braeckeveldt families in 1920.
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What did your Braeckeveldt ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Braeckeveldt ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Braeckeveldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braeckeveldt 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Braeckeveldt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 26 military records available for the last name Braeckeveldt. For the veterans among your Braeckeveldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braeckeveldt lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Braeckeveldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Braeckeveldt in 1969 was 75, and 77 in 2003.

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