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Brochey Family History

Brochey Surname 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: Bromley, Roche, Brother, Richey, Brecher, Troche, Crochet, Boche

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Where is the Brochey family from?

You can see how Brochey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brochey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Brochey families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1901. In 1880 there was 1 Brochey family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Brochey's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Brochey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brochey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Brochey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brochey. 100% of Brochey men worked as a Miner.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    100%

What Brochey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Brochey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brochey 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Brochey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 28 military records available for the last name Brochey. For the veterans among your Brochey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brochey lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Brochey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Brochey in 1974 was 42, and 64 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brochey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brochey ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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