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Brolhorst Family History

Brolhorst 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: Bronkhorst, Crowhurst, Brothers, Broadhurst, Brandhorst, Berghorst

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Where is the Brolhorst family from?

You can see how Brolhorst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brolhorst family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Brolhorst families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Brolhorst's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Brolhorst families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brolhorst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brolhorst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brolhorst. 100% of Brolhorst men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Brolhorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brolhorst 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Brolhorst. 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 8 military records available for the last name Brolhorst. For the veterans among your Brolhorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brolhorst lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Brolhorst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Brolhorst in 1965 was 64, and 65 in 2002.

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