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Brotherlin Family History

Brotherlin 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: Brotherton, Brotherson, Brother, Brothers, Sutherlin, Neatherlin

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Where is the Brotherlin family from?

You can see how Brotherlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brotherlin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brotherlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Brotherlin families living in Iowa. This was about 45% of all the recorded Brotherlin's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Brotherlin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brotherlin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brotherlin ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Brotherlin 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 Brotherlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brotherlin 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Brotherlin. 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 30 military records available for the last name Brotherlin. For the veterans among your Brotherlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brotherlin lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1994, in the United States, Brotherlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Brotherlin in 1980 was 83, and 95 in 1994.

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