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Brookdorff Family History

Brookdorff 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, Orendorff, Brookover, Brookhouse, Brookhart, Bronkhorst

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Where is the Brookdorff family from?

You can see how Brookdorff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brookdorff family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Brookdorff family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Brookdorff's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Brookdorff families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Brookdorff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brookdorff 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Brookdorff. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Brookdorff. For the veterans among your Brookdorff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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