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Broekstra Family History

Broekstra 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: Hoekstra, Balestra, Boonstra, Spoelstra, Broeker, Poelstra, Rienstra

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Where is the Broekstra family from?

You can see how Broekstra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broekstra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Broekstra family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Broekstra's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Broekstra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broekstra 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 114 census records available for the last name Broekstra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broekstra 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Broekstra. 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 17 military records available for the last name Broekstra. For the veterans among your Broekstra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broekstra lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Broekstra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Broekstra in 1968 was 75, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broekstra 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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