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Broskie Family History

Broskie 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: Broski, Brockie, Roske, Brooke, Brodie, Briske, Koskie, Bruske, Brose

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Where is the Broskie family from?

You can see how Broskie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broskie family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Broskie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Broskie families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 86% of all the recorded Broskie's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Broskie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broskie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Broskie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Printer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Broskie. 100% of Broskie men worked as a Printer. .

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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

  • Printer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 275 census records available for the last name Broskie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broskie 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Broskie. 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 92 military records available for the last name Broskie. For the veterans among your Broskie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broskie lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Broskie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Broskie in 1957 was 49, and 54 in 2004.

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