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Brackens Family History

Brackens Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Bracken.

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


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Where is the Brackens family from?

You can see how Brackens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brackens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brackens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Brackens families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Brackens's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Brackens families in 1891.
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What did your Brackens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brackens. 34% of Brackens men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Brackens women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brackens were Truck Driver and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    30%
  • Waitress
    24%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Housework
    18%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Brackens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brackens 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Brackens. 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 337 military records available for the last name Brackens. For the veterans among your Brackens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brackens lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Brackens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Brackens in 1949 was 42, and 74 in 2004.

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