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Brokschmidt Family History

Brokschmidt 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: Brockschmidt, Reinschmidt, Schmidt, Goldschmidt, Waldschmidt, Scheidt

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Where is the Brokschmidt family from?

You can see how Brokschmidt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brokschmidt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Brokschmidt families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Brokschmidt's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Brokschmidt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brokschmidt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brokschmidt ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Brokschmidt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brokschmidt 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Brokschmidt. 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 15 military records available for the last name Brokschmidt. For the veterans among your Brokschmidt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brokschmidt lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Brokschmidt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Brokschmidt in 1970 was 69, and 86 in 2000.

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