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Brokelsby Family History

Brokelsby 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: Bowlsby, Brodsky, Soulsby, Blakely, Bromley, Kelsey, Rokes, Crosby

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Where is the Brokelsby family from?

You can see how Brokelsby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brokelsby family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brokelsby family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brokelsby's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Brokelsby families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Brokelsby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brokelsby 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Brokelsby. 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 military records available for the last name Brokelsby. For the veterans among your Brokelsby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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