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Brokar Family History

Brokar 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: Brokaw, Broker, Roker, Bonar, Buroker, Booker, Bogar, Boyar, Braker

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Where is the Brokar family from?

You can see how Brokar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brokar family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Brokar families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Brokar's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Brokar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brokar 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 103 census records available for the last name Brokar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brokar 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Brokar. 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 18 military records available for the last name Brokar. For the veterans among your Brokar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brokar lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Brokar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Brokar in 1969 was 58, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brokar 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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