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Broek Family History

Broek Name 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: Brock, Brook, Broer, Bronk, Brozek, Broe, Brick, Rock, Rook, Brown

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Where is the Broek family from?

You can see how Broek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broek family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Broek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Broek families living in Michigan. This was about 69% of all the recorded Broek's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Broek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Broek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Broek. 20% of Broek men worked as a Farm Operator. .

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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

  • Farm Operator
    20%
  • Clergyman
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Broek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broek 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Broek. 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 362 military records available for the last name Broek. For the veterans among your Broek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Broek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Broek in 1963 was 83, and 59 in 2002.

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