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Broschart Family History

Broschart Surname Meaning

German: probably a variant of Buschard itself a variant of Burkhart derived from one of its short forms (compare Buss).

Alternatively from French Brochard which may ultimately be in part of the same ancient Germanic origin.

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


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Where is the Broschart family from?

You can see how Broschart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broschart family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Broschart families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 22 Broschart families living in New York. This was about 81% of all the recorded Broschart's in USA. New York had the highest population of Broschart families in 1880.
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What did your Broschart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Broschart. 23% of Broschart men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Broschart women worked as a Secretary.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Miner
    14%
  • Chauffeur
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Broschart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broschart 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Broschart. 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 411 military records available for the last name Broschart. For the veterans among your Broschart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broschart lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Broschart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Broschart in 1961 was 49, and 82 in 2004.

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