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Brockhoft Family History

Brockhoft 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: Brockhoff, Bockholt, Rockholt, Brockett, Rockhold, Bookhout, Buckhout

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Where is the Brockhoft family from?

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

What did your Brockhoft ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brockhoft. 100% of Brockhoft 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 111 census records available for the last name Brockhoft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brockhoft 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Brockhoft. 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 22 military records available for the last name Brockhoft. For the veterans among your Brockhoft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brockhoft lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Brockhoft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Brockhoft in 1965 was 87, and 82 in 1999.

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