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Brotherstone Family History

Brotherstone Surname Meaning

see Brotherston.

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


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Where is the Brotherstone family from?

You can see how Brotherstone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brotherstone family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Brotherstone families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Brotherstone families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brotherstone's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Brotherstone families in 1891.
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What did your Brotherstone ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Brotherstone. 100% of Brotherstone women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 969 census records available for the last name Brotherstone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brotherstone 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Brotherstone. 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 60 military records available for the last name Brotherstone. For the veterans among your Brotherstone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brotherstone lifespan?

Average Brotherstone life expectancy in 1963 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brotherstone 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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