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Brokhauser Family History

Brokhauser 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: Fankhauser, Brockhaus, Frankhauser, Betthauser, Brookhouse

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

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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Brokhauser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brokhauser 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 Brokhauser. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Brokhauser. For the veterans among your Brokhauser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brokhauser lifespan?

Average Brokhauser life expectancy in 1949 was 48 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 46.

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