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Brokel Family History

Brokel 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: Brakel, Brockel, Broker, Borel, Brake, Roker, Bickel, Briel, Rogel

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Where is the Brokel family from?

You can see how Brokel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brokel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Brokel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Brokel family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Brokel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Brokel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brokel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brokel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brokel. 50% of Brokel men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Brokel women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 294 census records available for the last name Brokel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brokel 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Brokel. 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 32 military records available for the last name Brokel. For the veterans among your Brokel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brokel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1991, in the United States, Brokel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Brokel in 1967 was 69, and 63 in 1991.

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