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Brockel Family History

Brockel Surname Meaning

German (also Bröckel): in northern Germany a habitational name from Bröckel near Celle or from Brökeln on the river Weser.

In southern Germany a variant of Brock.

5. Compare Broeckel.

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


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Where is the Brockel family from?

You can see how Brockel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brockel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Brockel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Brockel families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Brockel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Brockel families in 1911.
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What did your Brockel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brockel. 31% of Brockel men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Brockel women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brockel were Section Laborer and Operator.

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Mechanic
    6%
  • Section Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Operator
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Brockel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brockel 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 519 immigration records available for the last name Brockel. 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 301 military records available for the last name Brockel. For the veterans among your Brockel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brockel lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Brockel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Brockel in 1950 was 31, and 90 in 2004.

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