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Broeck Family History

Broeck 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: Brock, Brobeck, Boeck, Breck, Brueck, Beck, Brick, Rock, Bruck, Block

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Where is the Broeck family from?

You can see how Broeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broeck family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Broeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Broeck families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Broeck's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Broeck families in 1891.
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What did your Broeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Broeck. 50% of Broeck men worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Trimmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Broeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broeck 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Broeck. 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 589 military records available for the last name Broeck. For the veterans among your Broeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broeck lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1989, in the United States, Broeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Broeck in 1969 was 92, and 72 in 1989.

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