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Broker Family History

Broker Surname Meaning

German (Bröker): variant of Bröcker see Brocker. Compare Broeker.

English (Cambridgeshire and Huntingdonshire): of Norman origin an occupational name from Middle English brokour broker ‘commercial agent broker’ (from Anglo-Norman French brocour ‘agent purveyer’).

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


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Where is the Broker family from?

You can see how Broker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Broker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 46 Broker families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Broker's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Broker families in 1891.
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What did your Broker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Horseman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Broker. 43% of Broker men worked as a Horseman and 62% of Broker women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Broker were Bricklayer and Housemaid.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Horseman
    43%
  • Retired
    29%
  • Bricklayer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    62%
  • Domestic Duties
    8%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    8%
  • Housemaid
    5%

What Broker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 52,000 census records available for the last name Broker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broker 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Broker. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Broker. For the veterans among your Broker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broker lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Broker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Broker in 1956 was 33, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broker 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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