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Broocks Family History

Broocks 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: Brocks, Brooks, Brock, Brook, Brucks, Boock, Rocks, Brooke, Brookes

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Where is the Broocks family from?

You can see how Broocks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broocks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Broocks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Broocks families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Broocks's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Broocks families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broocks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Broocks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Broocks. 36% of Broocks men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Broocks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broocks 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Broocks. 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 347 military records available for the last name Broocks. For the veterans among your Broocks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broocks lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Broocks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Broocks in 1965 was 71, and 84 in 2004.

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