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Brohead Family History

Brohead 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: Brodhead, Broadhead, Broad, Birkhead, Burkhead, Broomhead, Rhead

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Where is the Brohead family from?

You can see how Brohead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brohead family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Brohead family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Brohead's in USA. New York had the highest population of Brohead families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brohead surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brohead ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Brohead ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Brohead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brohead 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Brohead. 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 7 military records available for the last name Brohead. For the veterans among your Brohead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brohead lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Brohead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Brohead in 1963 was 70, and 76 in 1999.

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