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Brokopp Family History

Brokopp 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: Prokop, Kopp, Kropp, Propp, Brook, Cropp, Bopp, Rokos, Gropp, Broom

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Where is the Brokopp family from?

You can see how Brokopp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brokopp family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brokopp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Brokopp families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Brokopp's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Brokopp families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brokopp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brokopp ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Brokopp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brokopp 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Brokopp. 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 46 military records available for the last name Brokopp. For the veterans among your Brokopp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brokopp lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Brokopp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Brokopp in 1956 was 51, and 85 in 2003.

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