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Brokens Family History

Brokens 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: Brookens, Broten, Rokes, Brons, Brookins, Bowens, Broden, Brookes

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Where is the Brokens family from?

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

What did your Brokens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brokens. 60% of Brokens men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Longshoreman
    20%
  • Farm Hand
    20%
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Census Records

There are 316 census records available for the last name Brokens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brokens 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Brokens. 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 35 military records available for the last name Brokens. For the veterans among your Brokens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brokens lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Brokens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Brokens in 1968 was 83, and 87 in 2003.

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