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Brocar Family History

Brocar 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: Brock, Bonar, Bogar, Boyar, Broder, Bolar, Broer, Brocks, Brocco

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Where is the Brocar family from?

You can see how Brocar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brocar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Brocar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Brocar family living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brocar's in Canada. Quebec and 1 other province had the highest population of Brocar families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brocar 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 Brocar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brocar. 60% of Brocar men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Brocar women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Painter
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Brocar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Brocar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brocar 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 Brocar. 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 Brocar. For the veterans among your Brocar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brocar lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2003, in the United States, Brocar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Brocar in 1941 was 42, and 62 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brocar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brocar 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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