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Brothell Family History

Brothell 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: Bothell, Rothell, Brother, Brothers, Rothwell, Crotwell, Broyhill

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Where is the Brothell family from?

You can see how Brothell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brothell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Brothell families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Brothell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Brothell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brothell 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 75 census records available for the last name Brothell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brothell 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Brothell. 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 3 military records available for the last name Brothell. For the veterans among your Brothell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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