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Brockstedt Family History

Brockstedt 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: Brockett, Knackstedt, Bramstedt, Bohnstedt, Brockert, Bockenstedt

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Where is the Brockstedt family from?

You can see how Brockstedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brockstedt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brockstedt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Brockstedt families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brockstedt's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Brockstedt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brockstedt 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 Brockstedt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brockstedt. 100% of Brockstedt men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    100%

What Brockstedt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Brockstedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brockstedt 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Brockstedt. 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 62 military records available for the last name Brockstedt. For the veterans among your Brockstedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brockstedt lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2001, in the United States, Brockstedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Brockstedt in 1956 was 49, and 70 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brockstedt 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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