This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Broenneke family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Broenneke Family History

Broenneke 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: Brenneke, Brennecke, Brenner, Brownlee, Renneker, Boehnke, Henneke

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Broenneke family from?

You can see how Broenneke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broenneke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Broenneke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Broenneke families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Broenneke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Broenneke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broenneke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Broenneke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chauffeur and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Broenneke. 100% of Broenneke men worked as a Chauffeur and 60% of Broenneke women worked as a Teacher.

View Census Data for Broenneke | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Chauffeur
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

What Broenneke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Broenneke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broenneke census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Broenneke

Passenger Lists

There are 2 immigration records available for the last name Broenneke. 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.

View all Broenneke immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 21 military records available for the last name Broenneke. For the veterans among your Broenneke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Broenneke military records

You've only scratched the surface of Broenneke family history

Discover More

What is the average Broenneke lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Broenneke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Broenneke in 1969 was 58, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Broenneke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broenneke 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Broenneke family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial