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Brokenbourgh Family History

Brokenbourgh 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: Brockenbrough, Rodenbaugh, Rodenburg, Blydenburgh, Bridenbaugh

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Where is the Brokenbourgh family from?

You can see how Brokenbourgh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brokenbourgh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brokenbourgh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Brokenbourgh families living in Iowa. This was about 60% of all the recorded Brokenbourgh's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Brokenbourgh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brokenbourgh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brokenbourgh ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Brokenbourgh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brokenbourgh 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Brokenbourgh. 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 3 military records available for the last name Brokenbourgh. For the veterans among your Brokenbourgh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brokenbourgh lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Brokenbourgh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Brokenbourgh in 1964 was 83, and 87 in 2003.

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