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Brokenshire Family History

Brokenshire Surname Meaning

English (Cornwall): variant of Burkinshaw.

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


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Where is the Brokenshire family from?

You can see how Brokenshire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brokenshire family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brokenshire families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 202 Brokenshire families living in Cornwall. This was about 66% of all the recorded Brokenshire's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Brokenshire families in 1891.
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What did your Brokenshire ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Brokenshire. 37% of Brokenshire men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Brokenshire women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brokenshire were Marine Engine Fitter Heavy Work and Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    37%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Holiday Camp Manager
    11%
  • Marine Engine Fitter Heavy Work
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Domestic Servant
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Household Duties
    4%

What Brokenshire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Brokenshire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brokenshire 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 921 immigration records available for the last name Brokenshire. 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 624 military records available for the last name Brokenshire. For the veterans among your Brokenshire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brokenshire lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2003, in the United States, Brokenshire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Brokenshire in 1943 was 45, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brokenshire 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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