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Brocksmith Family History

Brocksmith Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Brockschmidt.

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


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Where is the Brocksmith family from?

You can see how Brocksmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brocksmith family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Brocksmith families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Brocksmith families living in London. This was about 58% of all the recorded Brocksmith's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Brocksmith families in 1891.
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What did your Brocksmith ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brocksmith. 38% of Brocksmith men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Brocksmith women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brocksmith were Mechanic and Typist.

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farm Labor
    15%
  • Mechanic
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    40%
  • Clerk
    40%
  • Typist
    20%

What Brocksmith family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brocksmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brocksmith 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Brocksmith. 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 279 military records available for the last name Brocksmith. For the veterans among your Brocksmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brocksmith lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Brocksmith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Brocksmith in 1960 was 50, and 80 in 2004.

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