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Brauneker Family History

Brauneker 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: Brauner, Brunker, Bradner, Brander, Banker, Brucker, Brunger, Braker

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Where is the Brauneker family from?

You can see how Brauneker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brauneker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Brauneker families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Brauneker's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Brauneker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brauneker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brauneker ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Brauneker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brauneker 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Brauneker. 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 11 military records available for the last name Brauneker. For the veterans among your Brauneker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brauneker lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1997, in the United States, Brauneker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Brauneker in 1984 was 93, and 87 in 1997.

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