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Brofka Family History

Brofka 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, Brook, Brogna, Brocks, Boffa, Brooks, Brooke, Broski, Grifka

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Where is the Brofka family from?

You can see how Brofka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brofka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brofka family living in Massachusetts. This was about 25% of all the recorded Brofka's in USA. Massachusetts and 3 other states had the highest population of Brofka families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Brofka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brofka 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Brofka. 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 36 military records available for the last name Brofka. For the veterans among your Brofka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brofka lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Brofka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Brofka in 1965 was 59, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brofka 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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