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Brackmann Family History

Brackmann Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Brockmann or a topographic name from Middle Low German bra(c)k ‘brush thicket’.

In the North Sea area brake denotes a breach point in a dike or an area of stagnant water behind one.

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


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Where is the Brackmann family from?

You can see how Brackmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brackmann family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Brackmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Brackmann families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Brackmann's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Brackmann families in 1891.
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What did your Brackmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brackmann. 25% of Brackmann men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Brackmann women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Owner
    10%
  • Pharmacist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brackmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brackmann 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 866 immigration records available for the last name Brackmann. 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 418 military records available for the last name Brackmann. For the veterans among your Brackmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brackmann lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Brackmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Brackmann in 1962 was 74, and 85 in 2004.

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