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Brockins Family History

Brockins Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Brookins, Brackins, Brocks, Dockins, Boykins, Brooking, Brodkin

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Where is the Brockins family from?

You can see how Brockins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brockins family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Brockins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Brockins families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Brockins's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Brockins families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brockins 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 Brockins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Day Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brockins. 50% of Brockins men worked as a Day Laborer and 100% of Brockins women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Day Laborer
    50%
  • Longshoreman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Brockins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Brockins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brockins 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Brockins. 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 29 military records available for the last name Brockins. For the veterans among your Brockins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brockins lifespan?

Average Brockins life expectancy in 1990 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brockins 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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