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Broekhoven Family History

Broekhoven 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: Brookover, Bockoven, Bockover, Brockhoff, Broeker, Brookhouse

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Where is the Broekhoven family from?

You can see how Broekhoven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broekhoven family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Broekhoven family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Broekhoven's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Broekhoven families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broekhoven surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Broekhoven ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Broekhoven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broekhoven 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Broekhoven. 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 28 military records available for the last name Broekhoven. For the veterans among your Broekhoven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broekhoven lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Broekhoven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Broekhoven in 1964 was 87, and 74 in 2004.

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