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Brolhost Family History

Brolhost 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: Provost, Troost, Bookhout, Rosholt, Brost, Bronkhorst, Brilhart

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Where is the Brolhost family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brolhost 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 Brolhost ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Brolhost. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brolhost 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Brolhost. 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 6 military records available for the last name Brolhost. For the veterans among your Brolhost ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brolhost lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1987, in the United States, Brolhost life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Brolhost in 1966 was 68, and 61 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brolhost 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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