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Brockschmidt Family History

Brockschmidt Surname Meaning

German: distinguishing name for a smith (see Schmidt) who lived by a bog Middle Low German brook.

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


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Where is the Brockschmidt family from?

You can see how Brockschmidt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brockschmidt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Brockschmidt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Brockschmidt family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Brockschmidt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Brockschmidt families in 1840.
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What did your Brockschmidt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brockschmidt. 41% of Brockschmidt men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Brockschmidt women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brockschmidt were Machinist and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    41%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Cashier
    10%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Clerical
    23%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%

What Brockschmidt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brockschmidt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brockschmidt 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Brockschmidt. 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 417 military records available for the last name Brockschmidt. For the veterans among your Brockschmidt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brockschmidt lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Brockschmidt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Brockschmidt in 1961 was 56, and 77 in 2004.

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