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Brofka Family History

Brofka 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, Brogna, Brocks, Boffa, Brooks, Brooke, Broski, Grifka

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Where is the Brofka family from?

You can see how Brofka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brofka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brofka family living in Massachusetts. This was about 25% of all the recorded Brofka's in USA. Massachusetts and 3 other states had the highest population of Brofka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brofka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brofka ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Brofka ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Brofka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brofka 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Brofka. 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 36 military records available for the last name Brofka. For the veterans among your Brofka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brofka lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Brofka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Brofka in 1965 was 59, and 81 in 2003.

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