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Brotck Family History

Brotck 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: Brock, Brick, Rock, Bruck, Block, Krock, Brook, Broten, Brobeck, Bock

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Where is the Brotck family from?

You can see how Brotck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brotck family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 6 Brotck families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brotck's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Brotck families in 1841.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Brotck ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Brotck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brotck 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 Brotck. 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 2 military records available for the last name Brotck. For the veterans among your Brotck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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