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Broughman Family History

Broughman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Brauchmann or Brauckmann variants of Brockmann or of Brachmann (see Brachman).

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


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Where is the Broughman family from?

You can see how Broughman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broughman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Broughman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 7 Broughman families living in Virginia. This was about 88% of all the recorded Broughman's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Broughman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broughman 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 Broughman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Broughman. 40% of Broughman men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Broughman women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Broughman were Operator and Account Clerk.

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Operator
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Account Clerk
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Broughman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broughman 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Broughman. 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 594 military records available for the last name Broughman. For the veterans among your Broughman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broughman lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Broughman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Broughman in 1949 was 40, and 73 in 2004.

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