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Broce Family History

Broce Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Brose.

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


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Where is the Broce family from?

You can see how Broce families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broce family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Broce families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Broce families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Broce's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Broce families in 1891.
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What did your Broce ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Broce. 100% of Broce 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Broce. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broce 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 388 immigration records available for the last name Broce. 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 377 military records available for the last name Broce. For the veterans among your Broce ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broce lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Broce life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Broce in 1952 was 49, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broce 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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