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Broccolo Family History

Broccolo Surname Meaning

Italian: from broccolo ‘broccoli’ applied as a metonymic occupational name for a grower or seller of this vegetable

or as a nickname used figuratively in the sense ‘silly’.

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


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Where is the Broccolo family from?

You can see how Broccolo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broccolo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Broccolo families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Broccolo's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Broccolo families in 1920.
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What did your Broccolo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sewer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Broccolo. 43% of Broccolo men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Broccolo women worked as a Sewer.

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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
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • New Worker
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewer
    100%

What Broccolo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 328 census records available for the last name Broccolo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broccolo 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Broccolo. 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 86 military records available for the last name Broccolo. For the veterans among your Broccolo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broccolo lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Broccolo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Broccolo in 1962 was 62, and 85 in 2004.

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