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Brorkman Family History

Brorkman 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: Brockman, Bjorkman, Brookman, Brickman, Barkman, Brackman, Workman

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Where is the Brorkman family from?

You can see how Brorkman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brorkman family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Brorkman families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Brorkman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Brorkman families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Brorkman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brorkman 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Brorkman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Brorkman. For the veterans among your Brorkman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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