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Brackemyre Family History

Brackemyre 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: Blackmore, Bracker, Blakemore, Bracken, Bricker, Backer, Blacker

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Where is the Brackemyre family from?

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

What did your Brackemyre ancestors do for a living?

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

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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%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Brackemyre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brackemyre 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Brackemyre. 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 8 military records available for the last name Brackemyre. For the veterans among your Brackemyre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brackemyre lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Brackemyre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Brackemyre in 1963 was 59, and 80 in 2003.

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