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Brockhaus Family History

Brockhaus Surname Meaning

North German: habitational name from a place called Brockhusen or Brockhausen.

There are numerous instances of this name.

For example, it can be found in regions such as Hanover, Oldenburg, and Westphalia.

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


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Where is the Brockhaus family from?

You can see how Brockhaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brockhaus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Brockhaus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Brockhaus families living in London. This was about 88% of all the recorded Brockhaus's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Brockhaus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brockhaus 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 Brockhaus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brockhaus. 33% of Brockhaus men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Brockhaus women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brockhaus were Caretaker and 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
    33%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Farm Labor
    9%
  • Caretaker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Operator
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Brockhaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brockhaus 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 345 immigration records available for the last name Brockhaus. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Brockhaus. For the veterans among your Brockhaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brockhaus lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Brockhaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Brockhaus in 1947 was 53, and 86 in 2004.

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