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Braack Family History

Braack 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: Baack, Brack, Black, Brock, Back, Brick, Bruck, Brach, Raak, Boback

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Where is the Braack family from?

You can see how Braack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braack family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Braack families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Braack families living in Lancashire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Braack's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Braack families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braack 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 Braack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Braack. 34% of Braack 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
    34%
  • Helper
    14%
  • Farm Labor
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Braack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braack 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 383 immigration records available for the last name Braack. 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 174 military records available for the last name Braack. For the veterans among your Braack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braack lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Braack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Braack in 1959 was 44, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Braack

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braack 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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