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Braak Family History

Braak 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: Raak, Brack, Kraak, Brank, Braam, Frank, Brand, Black, Brock, Back

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Where is the Braak family from?

You can see how Braak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braak family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Braak families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Braak families living in Derbyshire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Braak's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Braak families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braak 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 Braak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Braak. 56% of Braak men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Braak women worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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
    56%
  • Bartender
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Braak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Braak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braak 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 807 immigration records available for the last name Braak. 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 118 military records available for the last name Braak. For the veterans among your Braak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braak lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Braak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Braak in 1944 was 40, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Braak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braak 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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