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Brakin Family History

Brakin 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: Brain, Branin, Brackin, Bain, Bracken, Drain, Brake, Babin, Makin

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Where is the Brakin family from?

You can see how Brakin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brakin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Brakin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Brakin families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Brakin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Brakin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brakin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brakin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 297 census records available for the last name Brakin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brakin 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Brakin. 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 56 military records available for the last name Brakin. For the veterans among your Brakin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brakin lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2001, in the United States, Brakin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Brakin in 1987 was 60, and 81 in 2001.

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