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Brokmann Family History

Brokmann 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: Brockmann, Brotman, Brockman, Broman, Bookman, Brinkmann, Krogmann

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Where is the Brokmann family from?

You can see how Brokmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brokmann family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Brokmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Brokmann family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brokmann's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Brokmann families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brokmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brokmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brokmann. 100% of Brokmann men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 529 census records available for the last name Brokmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brokmann 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 280 immigration records available for the last name Brokmann. 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 59 military records available for the last name Brokmann. For the veterans among your Brokmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brokmann lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1992, in the United States, Brokmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Brokmann in 1967 was 74, and 88 in 1992.

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