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Brotka Family History

Brotka 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: Brock, Rota, Brook, Broten, Brogna, Rotta, Brotman, Rutka, Brott

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Where is the Brotka family from?

You can see how Brotka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brotka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brotka family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Brotka's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Brotka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brotka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Brotka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brotka 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Brotka. 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 13 military records available for the last name Brotka. For the veterans among your Brotka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brotka lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1988, in the United States, Brotka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Brotka in 1975 was 50, and 73 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brotka 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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