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Brokofsky Family History

Brokofsky 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: Borofsky, Brodsky, Bronowski, Brodowski, Kofsky, Borowsky, Osofsky

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Where is the Brokofsky family from?

You can see how Brokofsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brokofsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Brokofsky families living in North Dakota. This was about 55% of all the recorded Brokofsky's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Brokofsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brokofsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brokofsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brokofsky. 64% of Brokofsky 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
    64%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Manager
    19%
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Census Records

There are 418 census records available for the last name Brokofsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brokofsky 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Brokofsky. 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 64 military records available for the last name Brokofsky. For the veterans among your Brokofsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brokofsky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Brokofsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Brokofsky in 1963 was 77, and 97 in 2004.

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