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Broertjes Family History

Broertjes 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: Broers, Broeren, Banerjee, Borges, Broten, Cortes, Bronte, Brother

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Where is the Broertjes family from?

You can see how Broertjes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broertjes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Broertjes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Broertjes families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Broertjes's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Broertjes families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Broertjes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broertjes 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Broertjes. 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 126 military records available for the last name Broertjes. For the veterans among your Broertjes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broertjes lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Broertjes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Broertjes in 1965 was 80, and 36 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broertjes 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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