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Braakman Family History

Braakman 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: Brackman, Backman, Brickman, Brayman, Barkman, Branaman, Baalman

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Where is the Braakman family from?

You can see how Braakman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braakman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Braakman family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Braakman's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Braakman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braakman 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 103 census records available for the last name Braakman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braakman 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Braakman. 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 17 military records available for the last name Braakman. For the veterans among your Braakman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braakman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1990, in the United States, Braakman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Braakman in 1967 was 79, and 32 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braakman 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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