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Brookhiser Family History

Brookhiser Surname 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: Brookshier, Brookover, Brookhouse, Brookshire, Brooker, Brooksher

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Where is the Brookhiser family from?

You can see how Brookhiser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brookhiser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brookhiser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Brookhiser family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Brookhiser's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Brookhiser families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Brookhiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brookhiser 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Brookhiser. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Brookhiser. For the veterans among your Brookhiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brookhiser lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Brookhiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Brookhiser in 1963 was 74, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brookhiser ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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