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Broka Family History

Broka 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: Broda, Brokaw, Sroka, Boka, Brock, Boda, Brown, Rosa, Brake, Arora

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Where is the Broka family from?

You can see how Broka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broka family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Broka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Broka family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Broka's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Broka families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Broka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Broka. 60% of Broka men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Broka women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Broka were Laborer and Housewife.

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Broka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 513 census records available for the last name Broka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broka 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Broka. 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 119 military records available for the last name Broka. For the veterans among your Broka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broka lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Broka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Broka in 1966 was 70, and 90 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broka 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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