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Braughton Name Meaning

English: probably a variant of Broughton .

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


Similar surnames: Broughton, Laughton, Daughton, Haughton, Oughton, Bragdon, Creighton

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Where is the Braughton family from?

You can see how Braughton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braughton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Braughton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 71 Braughton families living in Lancashire. This was about 18% of all the recorded Braughton's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Braughton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braughton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Braughton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cotton Weaver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Braughton. 43% of Braughton men worked as a Cotton Weaver and 83% of Braughton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Braughton were Engineer Labourer and Cotton Weaver. .

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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 1939

  • Cotton Weaver
    43%
  • Fish Merchant Wholesale
    29%
  • Engineer Labourer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Independant Means
    5%
  • Retired
    5%
  • Cotton Weaver
    5%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Braughton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braughton 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 362 immigration records available for the last name Braughton. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 643 military records available for the last name Braughton. For the veterans among your Braughton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braughton lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Braughton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Braughton in 1949 was 37, and 70 in 2004.

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