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Brothington Family History

Brothington Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Brockington, Withington, Worthington, Brassington, Brotherton

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Where is the Brothington family from?

You can see how Brothington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brothington family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brothington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Brothington families living in South Carolina. This was about 44% of all the recorded Brothington's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Brothington families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Brothington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brothington 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Brothington. 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 9 military records available for the last name Brothington. For the veterans among your Brothington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brothington lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1990, in the United States, Brothington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Brothington in 1982 was 83, and 90 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brothington 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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