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Brockmiller Family History

Brockmiller Surname Meaning

Americanized form of North German Brockmüller Brockmöller a distinguishing name for a miller (Low German möller) who lived by a marsh.

(Middle Low German brōk brūk).

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


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Where is the Brockmiller family from?

You can see how Brockmiller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brockmiller family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Brockmiller families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Brockmiller family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brockmiller's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Brockmiller families in 1891.
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What did your Brockmiller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brockmiller. 35% of Brockmiller men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Brockmiller women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brockmiller were Upholsterer 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Upholsterer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 100 immigration records available for the last name Brockmiller. 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 96 military records available for the last name Brockmiller. For the veterans among your Brockmiller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brockmiller lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Brockmiller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Brockmiller in 1963 was 68, and 92 in 2004.

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