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Brockless Family History

Brockless 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: Brockwell, Brockett, Brocks, Brickler, Rickles, Brickle, Brockhaus

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Where is the Brockless family from?

You can see how Brockless families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brockless family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Brockless families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Brockless families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Brockless's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Brockless families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brockless 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 Brockless ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Brockless. 85% of Brockless women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Student
    16%

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Census Records

There are 898 census records available for the last name Brockless. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brockless 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Brockless. 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 75 military records available for the last name Brockless. For the veterans among your Brockless ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brockless lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2001, in the United States, Brockless life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Brockless in 1984 was 53, and 78 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brockless

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brockless 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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