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Brocht Family History

Brocht 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: Bracht, Brecht, Brochu, Brock, Roch, Brach, Bright, Roche, Arocha

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Where is the Brocht family from?

You can see how Brocht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brocht family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Brocht families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Brocht families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Brocht's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Brocht families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brocht 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 Brocht ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brocht. 25% of Brocht men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Brocht women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Miner
    25%
  • Manager
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Brocht family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 340 census records available for the last name Brocht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brocht 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Brocht. 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 76 military records available for the last name Brocht. For the veterans among your Brocht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brocht lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Brocht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Brocht in 1968 was 67, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brocht

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brocht 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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