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Brocha Family History

Brocha 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: Arocha, Rocha, Brochu, Brock, Roch, Brach, Roche, Bloch, Brogna

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Where is the Brocha family from?

You can see how Brocha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brocha family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brocha families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Brocha family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Brocha's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Brocha families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brocha 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 Brocha ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Brocha. 100% of Brocha 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Brocha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 266 census records available for the last name Brocha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brocha 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Brocha. 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 54 military records available for the last name Brocha. For the veterans among your Brocha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brocha lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Brocha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Brocha in 1956 was 51, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brocha 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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