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Brokken Family History

Brokken 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: Brekken, Brokke, Bracken, Broten, Brekke, Broaden, Bakken, Broeker

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Where is the Brokken family from?

You can see how Brokken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brokken family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brokken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Brokken families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Brokken's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Brokken families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brokken 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 Brokken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brokken. 67% of Brokken men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Brokken women worked as a Saleslady.

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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
    67%
  • Press Man
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Brokken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 376 census records available for the last name Brokken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brokken 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Brokken. 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 47 military records available for the last name Brokken. For the veterans among your Brokken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brokken lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Brokken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Brokken in 1964 was 72, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brokken

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brokken 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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