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Brochett Family History

Brochett 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: Brockett, Crockett, Burchett, Crochet, Brackett, Brossett, Brockert

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Where is the Brochett family from?

You can see how Brochett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brochett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brochett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Brochett families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Brochett's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Brochett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brochett 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 Brochett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Doctor and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brochett. 50% of Brochett men worked as a Doctor and 100% of Brochett women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Doctor
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Brochett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 285 census records available for the last name Brochett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brochett 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Brochett. 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 20 military records available for the last name Brochett. For the veterans among your Brochett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brochett lifespan?

Average Brochett life expectancy in 1958 was 64 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 51.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brochett 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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