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Brokhoff Family History

Brokhoff 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: Brockhoff, Bomhoff, Bohnhoff, Bischoff, Kerkhoff, Rosoff, Bookhout

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Where is the Brokhoff family from?

You can see how Brokhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brokhoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brokhoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Brokhoff families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Brokhoff's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Brokhoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brokhoff 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 Brokhoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Milk Distributor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brokhoff. 100% of Brokhoff men worked as a Milk Distributor.

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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

  • Milk Distributor
    100%

What Brokhoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Brokhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brokhoff 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Brokhoff. 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 36 military records available for the last name Brokhoff. For the veterans among your Brokhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brokhoff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Brokhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Brokhoff in 1963 was 76, and 42 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brokhoff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brokhoff 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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