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Brockenauer Family History

Brockenauer Surname 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: Brockner, Brickner, Brackenbury, Bruckner, Obenauer, Cronauer

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Where is the Brockenauer family from?

You can see how Brockenauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brockenauer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brockenauer family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brockenauer's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Brockenauer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brockenauer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Brockenauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brockenauer 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Brockenauer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Brockenauer. For the veterans among your Brockenauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brockenauer lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1988, in the United States, Brockenauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Brockenauer in 1972 was 59, and 82 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brockenauer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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