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Braske Family History

Braske 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: Brake, Brakke, Raske, Briske, Blaske, Bruske, Breske, Brase, Bracke

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Where is the Braske family from?

You can see how Braske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braske family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Braske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Braske family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Braske's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Braske families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braske surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Braske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerical were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Braske. 43% of Braske men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Braske women worked as a Clerical. Some less common occupations for Americans named Braske were Painter and Housewife. .

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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
    43%
  • Presser
    29%
  • Painter
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerical
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Braske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braske 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Braske. 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 48 military records available for the last name Braske. For the veterans among your Braske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braske lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1976, in the United States, Braske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Braske in 1968 was 78, and 86 in 1976.

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