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Brockert Family History

Brockert Name Meaning

German: probably a metathesized form of Burkhart .

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


Similar surnames: Rickert, Brockett, Ockert, Brecker, Brocker, Brickett, Buckert

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Where is the Brockert family from?

You can see how Brockert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brockert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Brockert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Brockert families living in Iowa. This was about 33% of all the recorded Brockert's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Brockert families in 1880.
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What did your Brockert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brockert. 27% of Brockert men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Brockert women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brockert were Truck Driver and Maid. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Maid
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brockert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brockert 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Brockert. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 414 military records available for the last name Brockert. For the veterans among your Brockert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brockert lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Brockert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Brockert in 1951 was 56, and 52 in 2004.

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