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Broeckelmann Family History

Broeckelmann 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: Brockelman, Boeckmann, Brockmann, Bockelman, Brueggemann, Deckelman

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Where is the Broeckelmann family from?

You can see how Broeckelmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broeckelmann family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Broeckelmann families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Broeckelmann's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Broeckelmann families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broeckelmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Broeckelmann ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Broeckelmann ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Broeckelmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broeckelmann 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Broeckelmann. 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 39 military records available for the last name Broeckelmann. For the veterans among your Broeckelmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broeckelmann lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Broeckelmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Broeckelmann in 1963 was 83, and 89 in 1999.

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