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Brocaw Family History

Brocaw 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: Brokaw, Brock, Brow, Brocks, Brocco, Bercaw, Broman, Broas, Brogan

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Where is the Brocaw family from?

You can see how Brocaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brocaw family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Brocaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Brocaw families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Brocaw's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Brocaw families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brocaw 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 Brocaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brocaw. 67% of Brocaw men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%

What Brocaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 783 census records available for the last name Brocaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brocaw 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Brocaw. 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 71 military records available for the last name Brocaw. For the veterans among your Brocaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brocaw lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Brocaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Brocaw in 1962 was 83, and 100 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brocaw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brocaw 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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