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Brotbeck Family History

Brotbeck 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: Brobeck, Brodbeck, Bobeck, Robeck, Brubeck, Brock, Bobek, Boback

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Where is the Brotbeck family from?

You can see how Brotbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brotbeck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brotbeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Brotbeck families living in New York. This was about 70% of all the recorded Brotbeck's in USA. New York had the highest population of Brotbeck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brotbeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brotbeck ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Brotbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brotbeck 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Brotbeck. 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 26 military records available for the last name Brotbeck. For the veterans among your Brotbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brotbeck lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1993, in the United States, Brotbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Brotbeck in 1968 was 42, and 96 in 1993.

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