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Broeckman Family History

Broeckman 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: Brockman, Boeckman, Brickman, Beckman, Brackman, Dreckman, Boeckmann

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Where is the Broeckman family from?

You can see how Broeckman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broeckman family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Broeckman families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Broeckman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Broeckman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broeckman 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 17 census records available for the last name Broeckman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broeckman 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Broeckman. 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 5 military records available for the last name Broeckman. For the veterans among your Broeckman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broeckman lifespan?

Average Broeckman life expectancy in 1993 was 39 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Broeckman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broeckman 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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