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Broockerd Family History

Broockerd 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: Brocker, Broecker, Brooker, Brockert, Bricker, Crocker, Rocker

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broockerd surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Broockerd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broockerd 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Broockerd. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Broockerd. For the veterans among your Broockerd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broockerd lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1989, in the United States, Broockerd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Broockerd in 1965 was 73, and 89 in 1989.

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