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Brackman Family History

Brackman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of North German Brackmann. Americanized form of German Brachmann (see Brachman).

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


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Where is the Brackman family from?

You can see how Brackman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brackman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Brackman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 47 Brackman families living in London. This was about 47% of all the recorded Brackman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Brackman families in 1891.
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What did your Brackman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Brackman. 100% of Brackman 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 8,000 census records available for the last name Brackman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brackman 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 849 immigration records available for the last name Brackman. 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 930 military records available for the last name Brackman. For the veterans among your Brackman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brackman lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Brackman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Brackman in 1960 was 48, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brackman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brackman 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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