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Browka Family History

Browka 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: Mrowka, Brock, Brown, Brow, Brook, Brogna, Brocks, Brooks, Brooke

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Where is the Browka family from?

You can see how Browka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Browka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Browka families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Browka family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Browka's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Browka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Browka 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 Browka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Browka. 100% of Browka men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Browka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Browka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Browka 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Browka. 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 10 military records available for the last name Browka. For the veterans among your Browka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Browka lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Browka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Browka in 1970 was 78, and 64 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Browka 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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