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Brookland Family History

Brookland Surname Meaning

From one or more of the numerous places so called, such as Bruckland in Axmouth and Brookland in Chulmleigh (both Devon), Brookland (Kent), Brookland in Forest Row, and Brooklands in Dallington (both Sussex), and Brooklands in Weybridge (Surrey).

All are named with Old English brōc ‘stream’ (in south-east England itself ‘streamside land’) + land.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Brookland family from?

You can see how Brookland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brookland family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brookland families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 26 Brookland families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Brookland's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Brookland families in 1891.
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What did your Brookland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Foreman Public Works Contr and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Brookland. 100% of Brookland men worked as a Foreman Public Works Contr and 100% of Brookland women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Foreman Public Works Contr
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Brookland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brookland 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Brookland. 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 104 military records available for the last name Brookland. For the veterans among your Brookland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brookland lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Brookland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Brookland in 1964 was 73, and 74 in 2001.

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