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Brokenberry Family History

Brokenberry 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: Rosenberry, Rotenberry, Hockenberry, Roseberry, Ikenberry

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Where is the Brokenberry family from?

You can see how Brokenberry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brokenberry family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Brokenberry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Brokenberry family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Brokenberry's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Brokenberry families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brokenberry 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 159 census records available for the last name Brokenberry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brokenberry 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Brokenberry. 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 Brokenberry. For the veterans among your Brokenberry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brokenberry lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Brokenberry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Brokenberry in 1968 was 69, and 68 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brokenberry 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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