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Brachman Family History

Brachman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Brachmann: variant of Brach with the addition of Middle High German man ‘man’.

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


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Where is the Brachman family from?

You can see how Brachman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brachman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Brachman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Brachman families living in Kent. This was about 39% of all the recorded Brachman's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Brachman families in 1891.
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What did your Brachman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Brachman. 100% of Brachman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Brachman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brachman 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 757 immigration records available for the last name Brachman. 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 386 military records available for the last name Brachman. For the veterans among your Brachman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brachman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Brachman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Brachman in 1962 was 76, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brachman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brachman 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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