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Broskey Family History

Broskey Surname Meaning

Variant of Brosky and possibly also of Broski.

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


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Where is the Broskey family from?

You can see how Broskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broskey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Broskey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Broskey families living in Derbyshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Broskey's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Broskey families in 1891.
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What did your Broskey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Broskey. 30% of Broskey men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Broskey women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    30%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Broskey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 729 census records available for the last name Broskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broskey 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Broskey. 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 324 military records available for the last name Broskey. For the veterans among your Broskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broskey lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Broskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Broskey in 1952 was 36, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Broskey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broskey 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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