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Brothwell Family History

Brothwell Surname Meaning

English (Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire): probably a variant of Broadwell.

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


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Where is the Brothwell family from?

You can see how Brothwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brothwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brothwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 161 Brothwell families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brothwell's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Brothwell families in 1891.
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What did your Brothwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Brothwell. 23% of Brothwell men worked as a Farm Labourer and 74% of Brothwell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brothwell were Genl Farm Labourer Heav Worke and Housekeeper.

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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 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    23%
  • Lorry Driver
    17%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    17%
  • Genl Farm Labourer Heav Worke
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Housekeeper
    4%

What Brothwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Brothwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brothwell 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Brothwell. 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 580 military records available for the last name Brothwell. For the veterans among your Brothwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brothwell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Brothwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Brothwell in 1962 was 81, and 68 in 2003.

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