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Broekema Family History

Broekema 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: Bronkema, Broeker, Broersma, Boerema, Brockett, Braaksma, Brockelman

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Where is the Broekema family from?

You can see how Broekema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broekema family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Broekema families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Broekema families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Broekema's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Broekema families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broekema surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Broekema ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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What Broekema family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 275 census records available for the last name Broekema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broekema 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Broekema. 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 51 military records available for the last name Broekema. For the veterans among your Broekema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broekema lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Broekema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Broekema in 1958 was 61, and 92 in 2003.

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