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Brokstein Family History

Brokstein 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: Bronstein, Aronstein, Brownstein, Bernstein, Holstein, Broten

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Where is the Brokstein family from?

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

What did your Brokstein ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Brokstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brokstein 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Brokstein. 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 12 military records available for the last name Brokstein. For the veterans among your Brokstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brokstein lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1989, in the United States, Brokstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Brokstein in 1969 was 84, and 79 in 1989.

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