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Broock Family History

Broock 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, Boock, Brick, Rock, Rook, Bruck, Crook, Block, Krock

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Where is the Broock family from?

You can see how Broock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broock family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Broock families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Broock family living in Connecticut. This was about 17% of all the recorded Broock's in USA. Connecticut and 5 other states had the highest population of Broock families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broock surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Broock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Broock. 42% of Broock men worked as a Farmer and 31% of Broock women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Broock were Salesman 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Proprietor
    13%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    31%
  • Teacher
    24%
  • Laundress
    16%
  • Seamstress
    16%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Broock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broock 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 292 immigration records available for the last name Broock. 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 203 military records available for the last name Broock. For the veterans among your Broock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broock lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Broock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Broock in 1967 was 81, and 92 in 2003.

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