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Brakeley Family History

Brakeley 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: Blakeley, Blakely, Akeley, Braley, Blakeney, Bradley, Bramley

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Where is the Brakeley family from?

You can see how Brakeley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brakeley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Brakeley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Brakeley families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brakeley's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Brakeley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brakeley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Brakeley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brakeley. 100% of Brakeley men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Brakeley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brakeley 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Brakeley. 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 39 military records available for the last name Brakeley. For the veterans among your Brakeley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brakeley lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Brakeley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Brakeley in 1964 was 72, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brakeley 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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