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Braskamp Family History

Braskamp 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: Gaskamp, Ryskamp, Roskamp, Haskamp, Kraska, Trenkamp, Brassard

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Where is the Braskamp family from?

You can see how Braskamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braskamp family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Braskamp families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Braskamp families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Braskamp's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Braskamp families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braskamp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Braskamp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Sliced Bacon were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Braskamp. 67% of Braskamp men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Braskamp women worked as a Sliced Bacon. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Sausage Dept
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sliced Bacon
    100%
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Census Records

There are 348 census records available for the last name Braskamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braskamp 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Braskamp. 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 27 military records available for the last name Braskamp. For the veterans among your Braskamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braskamp lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2000, in the United States, Braskamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Braskamp in 1955 was 62, and 80 in 2000.

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