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Brookshire Family History

Brookshire Surname Meaning

English (mainly Lancashire): probably a variant of Brookshaw.

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


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Where is the Brookshire family from?

You can see how Brookshire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brookshire family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Brookshire families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 12 Brookshire families living in North Carolina. This was about 40% of all the recorded Brookshire's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Brookshire families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brookshire 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 Brookshire ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brookshire. 25% of Brookshire men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Brookshire women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brookshire were Farm Laborer and Teacher.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Housework
    8%
  • Teacher
    7%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Brookshire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brookshire 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 483 immigration records available for the last name Brookshire. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Brookshire. For the veterans among your Brookshire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brookshire lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Brookshire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Brookshire in 1944 was 44, and 77 in 2004.

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