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Brochs Family History

Brochs 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: Brocks, Brochu, Brock, Roch, Brach, Ochs, Roche, Arocha, Bloch, Bross

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Where is the Brochs family from?

You can see how Brochs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brochs family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Brochs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Brochs families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Brochs's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Brochs families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brochs 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 75 census records available for the last name Brochs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brochs 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Brochs. 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 4 military records available for the last name Brochs. For the veterans among your Brochs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brochs 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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