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Brocco Family History

Brocco Name Meaning

Italian: from brocco ‘bud shoot sprout’ also ‘nail stud’ figuratively ‘clot’ (from Latin broccus ‘having protruding teeth’) probably applied as a nickname or perhaps metonymic occupational name.

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


Similar surnames: Crocco, Bracco, Flocco, Bosco, Rocco, Bacca, Bricco, Zocco, Tocco

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Where is the Brocco family from?

You can see how Brocco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brocco family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Brocco families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Brocco family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Brocco's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Brocco families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brocco surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brocco ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brocco. 38% of Brocco men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Brocco women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brocco were Farmer and Sewing Machine Operator. .

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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
    38%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Farmer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    22%
  • Grocery Clerk
    16%
  • Saleswoman
    16%
  • Sewing Machine Operator
    16%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brocco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brocco 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 689 immigration records available for the last name Brocco. 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 425 military records available for the last name Brocco. For the veterans among your Brocco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brocco lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Brocco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Brocco in 1961 was 49, and 54 in 2004.

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