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Broky Family History

Broky 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: Brody, Brosky, Broy, Brock, Troy, Brown, Brake, Brow, Body, Barsky

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Where is the Broky family from?

You can see how Broky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Broky family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Broky's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Broky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Broky ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Broky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broky 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Broky. 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 9 military records available for the last name Broky. For the veterans among your Broky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broky lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2003, in the United States, Broky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Broky in 1997 was 80, and 83 in 2003.

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