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Brokhause Family History

Brokhause 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: Brockhaus, Brookhouse, Brockhouse, Brickhouse, Brouse, Grothaus

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Where is the Brokhause family from?

You can see how Brokhause families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brokhause family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Brokhause families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Brokhause's in USA. New York had the highest population of Brokhause families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Brokhause. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brokhause 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Brokhause. 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 Brokhause. For the veterans among your Brokhause ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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