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Brokke Family History

Brokke Surname Meaning

Dutch: from a short form of the personal name Brockert or a topographic name for someone living by a broek ‘swampy field marsh’.

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


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Where is the Brokke family from?

You can see how Brokke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brokke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brokke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Brokke families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Brokke's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Brokke families in 1891.
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What did your Brokke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brokke. 34% of Brokke men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farm Labor
    15%
  • Carpenter
    15%

What Brokke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brokke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brokke 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 271 immigration records available for the last name Brokke. 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 162 military records available for the last name Brokke. For the veterans among your Brokke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brokke lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Brokke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Brokke in 1960 was 56, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brokke 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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