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Broco Family History

Broco Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Brock, Brocco, Broce, Barco, Brick, Rock, Brown, Bruck, Brow, Roch

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Where is the Broco family from?

You can see how Broco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broco family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Broco families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Broco family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Broco's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Broco families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broco surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Broco ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Broco. 100% of Broco men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Broco family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 269 census records available for the last name Broco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broco 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Broco. 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 43 military records available for the last name Broco. For the veterans among your Broco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broco lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Broco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Broco in 1969 was 85, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broco 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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