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Brochard Family History

Brochard Surname Meaning

French:: occupational name derived from broc ‘jug pot with a neck’ (from Greek brochis) denoting either a manufacturer of jugs or a wine merchant.

From the ancient Germanic personal name Burghard (see Burkhart) Latinized in the Middle Ages as Brocardus.

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


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Where is the Brochard family from?

You can see how Brochard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brochard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brochard families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Brochard family living in Surrey. This was about 17% of all the recorded Brochard's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Brochard families in 1891.
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What did your Brochard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brochard. 28% of Brochard men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Brochard women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Foreman
    19%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%
  • Student
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Brochard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 692 census records available for the last name Brochard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brochard 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 311 immigration records available for the last name Brochard. 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 119 military records available for the last name Brochard. For the veterans among your Brochard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brochard lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Brochard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Brochard in 1964 was 75, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brochard 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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