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Brokenbek Family History

Brokenbek 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: Rodenbeck, Rosenbeck, Bobek, Brenner, Broten, Boenker, Bronte

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Where is the Brokenbek family from?

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

What did your Brokenbek ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Brokenbek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brokenbek 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Brokenbek. 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 15 military records available for the last name Brokenbek. For the veterans among your Brokenbek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brokenbek lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1996, in the United States, Brokenbek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Brokenbek in 1956 was 51, and 49 in 1996.

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