This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Brakowski family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Brakowski Family History

Brakowski 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: Rakowski, Krakowski, Bakowski, Frankowski, Borkowski, Baranowski

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Brakowski family from?

You can see how Brakowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brakowski family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Brakowski families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 6 Brakowski families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brakowski's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Brakowski families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brakowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Brakowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Brakowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brakowski census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Brakowski

Passenger Lists

There are 29 immigration records available for the last name Brakowski. 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.

View all Brakowski immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Brakowski. For the veterans among your Brakowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Brakowski military records

You've only scratched the surface of Brakowski family history

Discover More

What is the average Brakowski lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Brakowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Brakowski in 1973 was 83, and 23 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brakowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brakowski 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Brakowski family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial