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Brotje Family History

Brotje 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: Brouse, Broten, Bronte, Brother, Botte, Brott, Buote, Brooke, Brodie

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Where is the Brotje family from?

You can see how Brotje families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brotje family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brotje family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Brotje's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Brotje families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brotje surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brotje ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Brotje. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brotje 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Brotje. 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 Brotje. For the veterans among your Brotje ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brotje lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1976, in the United States, Brotje life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Brotje in 1966 was 77, and 83 in 1976.

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