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Broocker Family History

Broocker 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: Brocker, Broecker, Brooker, Bricker, Crocker, Rocker, Blocker

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Where is the Broocker family from?

You can see how Broocker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broocker family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Broocker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Broocker family living in Bedfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Broocker's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Broocker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broocker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Broocker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Paperhanger was the top reported job for people in the USA named Broocker. 100% of Broocker men worked as a Paperhanger. .

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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

  • Paperhanger
    100%
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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Broocker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broocker 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Broocker. 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 35 military records available for the last name Broocker. For the veterans among your Broocker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broocker lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2002, in the United States, Broocker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Broocker in 1982 was 71, and 84 in 2002.

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