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Brokow Family History

Brokow 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: Brokaw, Prokop, Brow, Brook, Rokos, Broom, Brunow, Rakow, Rockow

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Where is the Brokow family from?

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

What did your Brokow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brokow. 28% of Brokow men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Brokow women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brokow were Clerk and Clerk. .

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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
    28%
  • Farming
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 521 census records available for the last name Brokow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brokow 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Brokow. 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 37 military records available for the last name Brokow. For the veterans among your Brokow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brokow lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1990, in the United States, Brokow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Brokow in 1973 was 77, and 86 in 1990.

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