Brkl Family History

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Brkl Name 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: Bell, Borel, Brill, Beal, Kral, Ball, Brake, Brow, Berke, Bill

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Brkl Family Origin

Where is the Brkl family from?

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

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Brkl Family Occupations

What did your Brkl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the US named Brkl. 50% of Brkl women worked as a Bookkeeper

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Top Female Occupations in 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Brkl Historical Records

What Brkl family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 19 census records available for the last name Brkl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brkl census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Brkl. 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 Card

There are 1 military records available for the last name Brkl. For the veterans among your Brkl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Brkl Life Expectancy

What is the average Brkl lifespan?

Average Brkl life expectancy in 1967 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brkl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brkl 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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