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Brookover Family History

Brookover Surname Meaning

Americanized form of North German Brockhöfer a variant of Brockhoff. The surname Brockhöfer is very rare in Germany.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Brookover family from?

You can see how Brookover families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brookover family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Brookover families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Brookover families living in Warwickshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Brookover's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Brookover families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brookover 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 Brookover ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brookover. 22% of Brookover men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Brookover women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brookover were Salesman and Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Reeler
    16%
  • Waitress
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Brookover. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brookover 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Brookover. 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 884 military records available for the last name Brookover. For the veterans among your Brookover ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brookover lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Brookover life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Brookover in 1954 was 48, and 72 in 2004.

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