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Brockmier Family History

Brockmier 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: Brockmeier, Brockmiller, Brocker, Brockmeyer, Brockie, Brockner

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Where is the Brockmier family from?

You can see how Brockmier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brockmier family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brockmier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Brockmier family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brockmier's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Brockmier families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brockmier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brockmier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brockmier. 24% of Brockmier men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Brockmier women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brockmier were Machinist and Maid. .

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Machinist
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
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What Brockmier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 536 census records available for the last name Brockmier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brockmier 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Brockmier. 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 32 military records available for the last name Brockmier. For the veterans among your Brockmier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brockmier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Brockmier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Brockmier in 1963 was 64, and 98 in 1999.

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