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Brouhard Family History

Brouhard Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Brauhardt: unexplained. French: variant of Brouard.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Brouhard family from?

You can see how Brouhard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brouhard family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Brouhard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 16 Brouhard families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Brouhard's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Brouhard families in 1911.
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What did your Brouhard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brouhard. 27% of Brouhard men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Brouhard women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brouhard were Salesman and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Plasterer
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    40%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Brouhard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brouhard 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Brouhard. 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 415 military records available for the last name Brouhard. For the veterans among your Brouhard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brouhard lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Brouhard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Brouhard in 1958 was 55, and 73 in 2004.

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