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Brookshier Family History

Brookshier Name Meaning

English: variant of Brookshire .

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


Similar surnames: Brooksher, Brookshire, Brooker, Brookfield, Bowsher, Brooking

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Where is the Brookshier family from?

You can see how Brookshier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brookshier family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Brookshier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Brookshier families living in Alabama. This was about 67% of all the recorded Brookshier's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Brookshier families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brookshier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brookshier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brookshier. 42% of Brookshier men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Brookshier women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brookshier were Salesman and Beauty Operator. .

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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
    42%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farm Hand
    12%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    38%
  • Housekeeper
    38%
  • Beauty Operator
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Brookshier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brookshier 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Brookshier. 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 722 military records available for the last name Brookshier. For the veterans among your Brookshier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brookshier lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Brookshier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Brookshier in 1956 was 26, and 57 in 2004.

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