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Brabeck Family History

Brabeck 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: Brobeck, Brubeck, Brabec, Birkbeck, Brack, Bobeck, Robeck, Bubeck

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Where is the Brabeck family from?

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

What did your Brabeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brabeck. 34% of Brabeck men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Machinist
    34%
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Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Brabeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brabeck 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Brabeck. 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 49 military records available for the last name Brabeck. For the veterans among your Brabeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brabeck lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Brabeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Brabeck in 1966 was 83, and 59 in 2003.

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