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Brochier Family History

Brochier 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, Bochner, Brashier

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Where is the Brochier family from?

You can see how Brochier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brochier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brochier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Brochier families living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brochier's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Brochier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brochier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brochier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Boulanger was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Brochier. 67% of Brochier men worked as a Boulanger. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Boulanger
    67%
  • Journalier
    34%
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What Brochier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Brochier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brochier 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Brochier. 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 90 military records available for the last name Brochier. For the veterans among your Brochier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brochier lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Brochier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Brochier in 1965 was 68, and 92 in 2001.

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