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Brookbanks Family History

Brookbanks Surname Meaning

variant of Brooksbank with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Brookbanks family from?

You can see how Brookbanks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brookbanks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brookbanks families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Brookbanks families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Brookbanks's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Brookbanks families in 1911.
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What did your Brookbanks ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Prospector was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Brookbanks. 100% of Brookbanks men worked as a Prospector.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Prospector
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Brookbanks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brookbanks 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Brookbanks. 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 202 military records available for the last name Brookbanks. For the veterans among your Brookbanks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brookbanks lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Brookbanks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Brookbanks in 1967 was 89, and 63 in 2001.

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