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Brokew Family History

Brokew 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, Brake, Brow, Roker, Broten, Brew, Rokes, Trokey

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Where is the Brokew family from?

You can see how Brokew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brokew family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Brokew families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Brokew family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Brokew's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Brokew families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brokew 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 Brokew family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Brokew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brokew 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Brokew. 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 12 military records available for the last name Brokew. For the veterans among your Brokew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brokew lifespan?

Average Brokew life expectancy in 1965 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brokew 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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