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Broeke Family History

Broeke 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: Broeker, Brooke, Boeke, Brokke, Brock, Brake, Breese, Brouse, Brook

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Where is the Broeke family from?

You can see how Broeke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broeke family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Broeke families living in Massachusetts. This was about 92% of all the recorded Broeke's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Broeke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broeke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Broeke ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Broeke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broeke 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 465 immigration records available for the last name Broeke. 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 45 military records available for the last name Broeke. For the veterans among your Broeke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broeke lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1998, in the United States, Broeke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Broeke in 1988 was 62, and 50 in 1998.

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