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Brockinton Family History

Brockinton Name 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: Brockington, Brinton, Blackiston, Boynton, Stockton, Broxton, Clinton

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Where is the Brockinton family from?

You can see how Brockinton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brockinton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Brockinton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Brockinton families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Brockinton's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Brockinton families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brockinton 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 Brockinton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brockinton. 59% of Brockinton men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Brockinton women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brockinton were Laborer and Housekeeper. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    59%
  • Laborer
    42%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Brockinton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brockinton 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Brockinton. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 171 military records available for the last name Brockinton. For the veterans among your Brockinton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brockinton lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Brockinton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Brockinton in 1967 was 70, and 28 in 2003.

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