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Broekemeier Family History

Broekemeier Surname Meaning

Dutch and North German: distinguishing name for a tenant farmer (see Meyer) whose farm lay in a marsh (see Broeker).

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


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You can see how Broekemeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broekemeier family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Broekemeier families living in Nebraska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Broekemeier's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Broekemeier families in 1920.
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What did your Broekemeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Broekemeier. 100% of Broekemeier men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Broekemeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broekemeier 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Broekemeier. 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 36 military records available for the last name Broekemeier. For the veterans among your Broekemeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broekemeier lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Broekemeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Broekemeier in 1968 was 67, and 46 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broekemeier 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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