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Brockmeier Family History

Brockmeier Surname Meaning

German: variant of Brockmeyer.

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


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Where is the Brockmeier family from?

You can see how Brockmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brockmeier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brockmeier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Brockmeier families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Brockmeier's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Brockmeier families in 1911.
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What did your Brockmeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brockmeier. 36% of Brockmeier men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Brockmeier women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brockmeier were Clerk and Typist.

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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
    13%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Saleswoman
    17%
  • Typist
    17%

What Brockmeier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Brockmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brockmeier 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Brockmeier. 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 737 military records available for the last name Brockmeier. For the veterans among your Brockmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brockmeier lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Brockmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Brockmeier in 1952 was 34, and 66 in 2004.

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