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Broche Family History

Broche Surname Meaning

French:: topographic name derived from broc an Old Occitan word (of ultimate Gaulish origin; see 2 below) denoting a ‘rocky spur’ or ‘place with a spiny vegetation’ (compare Dubroc).

Metonymic occupational name from an Old French and Old Occitan derivative of Latin broccum (from Gaulish broccos) denoting different pointed objects such as needle and spit.

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


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Where is the Broche family from?

You can see how Broche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broche family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Broche families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Broche families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Broche's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Broche families in 1891.
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What did your Broche ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Broche. 29% of Broche men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Broche women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Broche were Clerk and Waitress.

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Waitress
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Broche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broche 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 485 immigration records available for the last name Broche. 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 200 military records available for the last name Broche. For the veterans among your Broche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broche lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Broche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Broche in 1959 was 55, and 73 in 2004.

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