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Broekers Family History

Broekers 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, Brothers, Brocker, Boeker, Broecker, Broeder, Brookes

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Where is the Broekers family from?

You can see how Broekers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broekers family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Broekers family living in Kansas. This was about 33% of all the recorded Broekers's in USA. Kansas and 2 other states had the highest population of Broekers families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broekers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Broekers ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Broekers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broekers 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Broekers. 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 8 military records available for the last name Broekers. For the veterans among your Broekers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broekers lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Broekers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Broekers in 1967 was 75, and 76 in 2002.

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