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Brokate Family History

Brokate 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: Bronte, Brocato, Brokke, Brokaw, Brake, Bratt, Brace, Brouse, Broten

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Where is the Brokate family from?

You can see how Brokate families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brokate family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Brokate families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Brokate family living in Northamptonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brokate's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Brokate families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brokate surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Brokate ancestors do for a living?

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

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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%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Brokate family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 792 census records available for the last name Brokate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brokate 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 276 immigration records available for the last name Brokate. 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 173 military records available for the last name Brokate. For the veterans among your Brokate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brokate lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Brokate life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Brokate in 1959 was 57, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brokate 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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