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Brobeck Family History

Brobeck Surname Meaning

Swedish: topographic or ornamental name composed of the elements bro ‘bridge’ + beck a variant of bäck ‘stream’. In North America this surname may also be an altered form of the variant Brobäck.

German: variant of Brotbeck an occupational name for a baker from Middle High German brōt ‘bread’ + beck ‘bake(r)’. This surname is rare in Germany.

It is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Brobeck family from?

You can see how Brobeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brobeck family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brobeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Brobeck families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brobeck's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Brobeck families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brobeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Brobeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brobeck. 23% of Brobeck men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Brobeck women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brobeck were Labor and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Labor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Saleslady
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Brobeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brobeck 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 449 immigration records available for the last name Brobeck. 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 519 military records available for the last name Brobeck. For the veterans among your Brobeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brobeck lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Brobeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Brobeck in 1953 was 46, and 87 in 2004.

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