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Brackenbridge Family History

Brackenbridge 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: Brackenridge, Breckenridge, Breckinridge, Bainbridge, Brockenbrough

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Where is the Brackenbridge family from?

You can see how Brackenbridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brackenbridge family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brackenbridge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Brackenbridge families living in Northumberland. This was about 86% of all the recorded Brackenbridge's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Brackenbridge families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Brackenbridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brackenbridge 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Brackenbridge. 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 51 military records available for the last name Brackenbridge. For the veterans among your Brackenbridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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