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Broe Family History

Broe Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Brew.

Americanized form of French Brault.

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Americanized form of Scandinavian Bro.

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


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Where is the Broe family from?

You can see how Broe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Broe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 21 Broe families living in Lancashire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Broe's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Broe families in 1891.
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What did your Broe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Broe. 64% of Broe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    64%
  • Domestic Servant
    37%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Broe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broe 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 850 immigration records available for the last name Broe. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Broe. For the veterans among your Broe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broe lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Broe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Broe in 1956 was 62, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broe ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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