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Broeckert Family History

Broeckert 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: Broecker, Brockert, Brockett, Beckert, Boecker, Broeker, Brocker

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Where is the Broeckert family from?

You can see how Broeckert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broeckert family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Broeckert family living in Minnesota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Broeckert's in USA. Minnesota and 2 other states had the highest population of Broeckert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broeckert 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 Broeckert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Blacksmith was the top reported job for people in the USA named Broeckert. 34% of Broeckert men worked as a Blacksmith.

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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

  • Blacksmith
    34%
  • Clerical
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Broeckert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Broeckert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broeckert 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Broeckert. 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 20 military records available for the last name Broeckert. For the veterans among your Broeckert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broeckert lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Broeckert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Broeckert in 1966 was 87, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broeckert 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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