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Brooksher Family History

Brooksher Surname Meaning

English: variant of Brookshire.

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


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Where is the Brooksher family from?

You can see how Brooksher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brooksher family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Brooksher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Brooksher families living in South Carolina. This was about 46% of all the recorded Brooksher's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Brooksher families in 1840.
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What did your Brooksher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Mother were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brooksher. 39% of Brooksher men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Brooksher women worked as a House Mother.

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Mother
    100%

What Brooksher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brooksher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brooksher 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Brooksher. 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 215 military records available for the last name Brooksher. For the veterans among your Brooksher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brooksher lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Brooksher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Brooksher in 1956 was 45, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brooksher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brooksher 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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