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Brockitt Family History

Brockitt 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: Brockett, Crockett, Brackett, Brockert, Brickett, Brockie, Brock

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Where is the Brockitt family from?

You can see how Brockitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brockitt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brockitt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Brockitt families living in North Carolina. This was about 40% of all the recorded Brockitt's in USA. North Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Brockitt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brockitt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brockitt ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Brockitt ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Brockitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brockitt 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Brockitt. 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 23 military records available for the last name Brockitt. For the veterans among your Brockitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brockitt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Brockitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Brockitt in 1966 was 86, and 55 in 2002.

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