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Brotheren Family History

Brotheren 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: Brother, Brotherton, Brothers, Brotherson, Broeren, Broten, Rother

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Where is the Brotheren family from?

You can see how Brotheren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brotheren family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Brotheren families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Brotheren's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Brotheren families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brotheren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brotheren ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Brotheren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brotheren 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 Brotheren. 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 1 military records available for the last name Brotheren. For the veterans among your Brotheren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brotheren lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1979, in the United States, Brotheren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Brotheren in 1978 was 53, and 89 in 1979.

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