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Brackelman Family History

Brackelman 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: Brockelman, Brackman, Fackelman, Bockelman, Rickelman, Bracken

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Where is the Brackelman family from?

You can see how Brackelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brackelman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brackelman family living in Kansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brackelman's in USA. Kansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Brackelman families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Brackelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brackelman 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Brackelman. 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 2 military records available for the last name Brackelman. For the veterans among your Brackelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brackelman lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1995, in the United States, Brackelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Brackelman in 1985 was 84, and 90 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brackelman 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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