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Brackmyer Family History

Brackmyer Surname 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: Blackmer, Bracker, Brockmeyer, Bracken, Bricker, Backer, Blacker

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Where is the Brackmyer family from?

You can see how Brackmyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brackmyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Brackmyer families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Brackmyer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Brackmyer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brackmyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Brackmyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brackmyer 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 Brackmyer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Brackmyer. For the veterans among your Brackmyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brackmyer lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Brackmyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Brackmyer in 1969 was 57, and 82 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brackmyer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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