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Brochue Family History

Brochue 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: Brochu, Roche, Troche, Boche, Rocque, Broce, Brockie, Brockus, Brock

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Where is the Brochue family from?

You can see how Brochue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brochue family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Brochue families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Brochue families living in Maine. This was about 67% of all the recorded Brochue's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Brochue families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brochue surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brochue ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Brochue. 100% of Brochue men worked as a Cultivateur. .

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    100%
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Census Records

There are 376 census records available for the last name Brochue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brochue 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Brochue. 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 35 military records available for the last name Brochue. For the veterans among your Brochue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brochue lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Brochue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Brochue in 1965 was 52, and 98 in 1999.

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