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Brekken Family History

Brekken Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of numerous farms named Brekken (‘the slope’) from the definite singular form of Brekke.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Brekken family from?

You can see how Brekken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brekken family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brekken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 33 Brekken families living in Minnesota. This was about 75% of all the recorded Brekken's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Brekken families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brekken 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 Brekken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brekken. 36% of Brekken men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Brekken women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brekken were Salesman and Typist.

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Typist
    40%

What Brekken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 908 census records available for the last name Brekken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brekken 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Brekken. 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 128 military records available for the last name Brekken. For the veterans among your Brekken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brekken lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Brekken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Brekken in 1961 was 39, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brekken 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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