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Broecker Name Meaning

North German (Bröcker): see Brocker .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Broeker, Broeckel, Brocker, Recker, Noecker, Boeker, Boecker

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Where is the Broecker family from?

You can see how Broecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broecker family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Broecker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 33 Broecker families living in Wisconsin. This was about 38% of all the recorded Broecker's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Broecker families in 1880.
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What did your Broecker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Broecker. 27% of Broecker men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Broecker women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Broecker were Farm Hand and Seamstress. .

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Farm Operator
    12%
  • Farm Hand
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Seamstress
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Broecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broecker 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 630 immigration records available for the last name Broecker. 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 877 military records available for the last name Broecker. For the veterans among your Broecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broecker lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Broecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Broecker in 1957 was 62, and 84 in 2004.

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