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Broocke Family History

Broocke 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: Brooke, Brock, Brook, Brocks, Boock, Brooks, Brocker, Broeckel

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Where is the Broocke family from?

You can see how Broocke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broocke family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Broocke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Broocke family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Broocke's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Broocke families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broocke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Broocke ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 347 census records available for the last name Broocke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broocke 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 Broocke. 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 91 military records available for the last name Broocke. For the veterans among your Broocke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broocke lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Broocke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Broocke in 1959 was 50, and 72 in 2002.

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