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Broeckel Family History

Broeckel Surname Meaning

German (Bröckel): see Brockel.

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


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Where is the Broeckel family from?

You can see how Broeckel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broeckel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Broeckel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Broeckel families living in Missouri. This was about 53% of all the recorded Broeckel's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Broeckel families in 1880.
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What did your Broeckel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Broeckel. 50% of Broeckel men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Broeckel women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farm Hand
    17%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Broeckel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 780 census records available for the last name Broeckel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broeckel 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Broeckel. 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 94 military records available for the last name Broeckel. For the veterans among your Broeckel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broeckel lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Broeckel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Broeckel in 1956 was 45, and 77 in 2004.

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