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Brockus Family History

Brockus Surname Meaning

English: variant of Brookhouse. This form of the surname is rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Brockus family from?

You can see how Brockus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brockus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brockus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Brockus families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Brockus's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Brockus families in 1911.
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What did your Brockus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brockus. 41% of Brockus men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Brockus women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brockus were Farm and Attendant.

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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
    19%
  • Farm Labor
    12%
  • Farm
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Attendant
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brockus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brockus 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Brockus. 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 379 military records available for the last name Brockus. For the veterans among your Brockus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brockus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Brockus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Brockus in 1962 was 80, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brockus 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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