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Brolton Family History

Brolton 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: Broxton, Bolton, Holton, Rolston, Colton, Crofton, Boston, Brinton

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Where is the Brolton family from?

You can see how Brolton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brolton family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Brolton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there were 10 Brolton families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brolton's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Brolton families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brolton 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 Brolton ancestors do for a living?

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

What Brolton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Brolton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brolton 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Brolton. 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 5 military records available for the last name Brolton. For the veterans among your Brolton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brolton lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brolton

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