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Broghton Family History

Broghton 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: Brighton, Broughton, Roughton, Broxton, Boughton, Troughton, Bronston

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Where is the Broghton family from?

You can see how Broghton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broghton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Broghton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Broghton families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Broghton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Broghton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broghton 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 Broghton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Broghton. 30% of Broghton men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

What Broghton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 382 census records available for the last name Broghton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broghton 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Broghton. 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 11 military records available for the last name Broghton. For the veterans among your Broghton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broghton lifespan?

Average Broghton life expectancy in 1982 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Broghton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broghton 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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