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Brocher Family History

Brocher Name 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: Brother, Brecher, Blocher, Brocker, Bracher, Becher, Bricker, Crocker

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Where is the Brocher family from?

You can see how Brocher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brocher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Brocher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Brocher families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 89% of all the recorded Brocher's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Brocher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brocher 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 Brocher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Brocher. 100% of Brocher 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 4,000 census records available for the last name Brocher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brocher 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 455 immigration records available for the last name Brocher. 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 286 military records available for the last name Brocher. For the veterans among your Brocher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brocher lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Brocher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Brocher in 1953 was 55, and 90 in 2004.

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