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Brotebeck Family History

Brotebeck 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: Brobeck, Brodbeck, Bobeck, Broderick, Robeck, Brownback, Brubeck

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Where is the Brotebeck family from?

You can see how Brotebeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brotebeck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brotebeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Brotebeck families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Brotebeck's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Brotebeck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brotebeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Brotebeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brotebeck 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Brotebeck. 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 5 military records available for the last name Brotebeck. For the veterans among your Brotebeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brotebeck lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Brotebeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Brotebeck in 1971 was 78, and 90 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brotebeck 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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