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Brakhahn Family History

Brakhahn 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: Pradhan, Brayman, Brackman, Branham, Braham, Trahan, Breihan, Bradham

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Where is the Brakhahn family from?

You can see how Brakhahn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brakhahn family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Brakhahn families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Brakhahn's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Brakhahn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brakhahn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brakhahn ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Brakhahn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brakhahn 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Brakhahn. 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 15 military records available for the last name Brakhahn. For the veterans among your Brakhahn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brakhahn lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Brakhahn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Brakhahn in 1967 was 82, and 91 in 2004.

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