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Brotherson Family History

Brotherson Surname Meaning

Americanized form of North German Norwegian and Danish Brodersen or Jewish Broderson.

English: from Middle English brother broder ‘brother’ + son or from the surname Brother + patronymic -son.

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


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Where is the Brotherson family from?

You can see how Brotherson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brotherson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brotherson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 19 Brotherson families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Brotherson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Brotherson families in 1891.
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What did your Brotherson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Brotherson. 100% of Brotherson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Brotherson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brotherson 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 451 immigration records available for the last name Brotherson. 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 412 military records available for the last name Brotherson. For the veterans among your Brotherson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brotherson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Brotherson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Brotherson in 1964 was 70, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brotherson 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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