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Brokowski Family History

Brokowski 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: Bronowski, Brodowski, Brozowski, Borowski, Rakowski, Borkowski

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Where is the Brokowski family from?

You can see how Brokowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brokowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Brokowski families living in Maryland. This was about 33% of all the recorded Brokowski's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Brokowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brokowski 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 Brokowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brokowski. 50% of Brokowski men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Brokowski women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brokowski were Salesman and Busheler.

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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
    50%
  • Butcher
    17%
  • Helper
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    25%
  • Packer
    25%
  • Footer
    25%
  • Busheler
    25%

What Brokowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 390 census records available for the last name Brokowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brokowski 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Brokowski. 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 84 military records available for the last name Brokowski. For the veterans among your Brokowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brokowski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Brokowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Brokowski in 1963 was 52, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brokowski 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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