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Brockington Family History

Brockington Surname Meaning

English: habitational name probably from a place in Dorset named Brockington from Old English brōchǣme ‘brook dweller’ + tūn ‘settlement’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Brockington family from?

You can see how Brockington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brockington family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brockington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Brockington families living in Manitoba. This was about 41% of all the recorded Brockington's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Brockington families in 1911.
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What did your Brockington ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Brockington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brockington 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 923 immigration records available for the last name Brockington. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Brockington. For the veterans among your Brockington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brockington lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Brockington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Brockington in 1943 was 39, and 67 in 2004.

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