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Brotherwood Family History

Brotherwood Surname Meaning

Perhaps a re-etymologized form of Brotherhood pronounced Brotherood.

Although it looks like a locative name, no relevant place-name has been identified.

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


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Where is the Brotherwood family from?

You can see how Brotherwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brotherwood family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Brotherwood families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 94 Brotherwood families living in Kent. This was about 54% of all the recorded Brotherwood's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Brotherwood families in 1891.
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What did your Brotherwood ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Brotherwood. 50% of Brotherwood men worked as a Farmer Heavy Worker and 78% of Brotherwood women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brotherwood were Farm Labourer Heavy Worker and Domestic Servant.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer Heavy Worker
    50%
  • Farm Labourer Heavy Worker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Incapacitated
    9%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Brotherwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brotherwood 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Brotherwood. 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 236 military records available for the last name Brotherwood. For the veterans among your Brotherwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brotherwood lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Brotherwood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Brotherwood in 1976 was 39, and 66 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brotherwood 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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