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Broght Family History

Broght 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: Bright, Brought, Wright, Brough, Drought, Brogna, Bracht, Brott

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Where is the Broght family from?

You can see how Broght families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broght family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Broght families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1891 there was 1 Broght family living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Broght's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Broght families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broght surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Broght. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broght 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Broght. 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 6 military records available for the last name Broght. For the veterans among your Broght ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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