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Brothe Family History

Brothe 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: Brother, Rothe, Bothe, Boothe, Grothe, Roth, Booth, Brouse, Broten

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Where is the Brothe family from?

You can see how Brothe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brothe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Brothe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Brothe families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Brothe's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Brothe families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brothe 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 Brothe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brothe. 50% of Brothe men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 386 census records available for the last name Brothe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brothe 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Brothe. 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 326 military records available for the last name Brothe. For the veterans among your Brothe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brothe lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Brothe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Brothe in 1969 was 85, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brothe 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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