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Brockelmann Family History

Brockelmann 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: Brockelman, Brockmann, Bockelman, Brockman, Bokelman, Rickelman

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Where is the Brockelmann family from?

You can see how Brockelmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brockelmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brockelmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Brockelmann families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Brockelmann's in USA. New York had the highest population of Brockelmann families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Brockelmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brockelmann 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Brockelmann. 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 159 military records available for the last name Brockelmann. For the veterans among your Brockelmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brockelmann lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1993, in the United States, Brockelmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Brockelmann in 1971 was 81, and 92 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brockelmann 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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