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Brochner Family History

Brochner 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: Bochner, Brockner, Buchner, Brother, Brickner, Rohner, Bruckner

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Where is the Brochner family from?

You can see how Brochner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brochner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brochner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Brochner family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Brochner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Brochner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brochner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Brochner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brochner 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Brochner. 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 8 military records available for the last name Brochner. For the veterans among your Brochner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brochner lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1991, in the United States, Brochner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Brochner in 1965 was 83, and 90 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brochner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brochner 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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