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Brocas Family History

Brocas Name Meaning

see Brookhouse . from Brocas in Les Landes SW France.

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


Similar surnames: Brocks, Broas, Barocas, Brock, Bras, Bross, Rodas, Brucks, Rosas

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Where is the Brocas family from?

You can see how Brocas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brocas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Brocas families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Brocas families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brocas's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Brocas families in 1891.
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What did your Brocas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brocas. 100% of Brocas women worked as an Operator. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 843 census records available for the last name Brocas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brocas 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Brocas. 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 64 military records available for the last name Brocas. For the veterans among your Brocas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brocas lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Brocas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Brocas in 1964 was 85, and 86 in 2000.

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