Broyhill Family History

Broyhill Surname Meaning

English: variant of Broughill a habitational name from Broughall in Shropshire named in Old English with burh ‘fortified place’.

The name incorporates an uncertain second element, probably hyll ‘hill’.

This etymology reflects the geographic and historical significance of fortified locations in early English settlements.

Broughall's designation highlights the relationship between natural landscapes and habitation in Old English nomenclature.

As such, understanding these components can provide insight into the history and development of place names in England.

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

Similar surnames: Brill, Barnhill, Brownell, Broomhall, Coghill, Bothell, Rockhill, Bromwell, Berryhill, Bramhall

3K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
450	Military Records
142	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
7K	Member Trees

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Where is the Broyhill family from?

You can see how Broyhill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broyhill family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Broyhill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Broyhill family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Broyhill's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Broyhill families in 1891.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broyhill 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 Broyhill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Broyhill. 32% of Broyhill men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Broyhill women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Broyhill were Truck driver and Saleslady.

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Laborer

32%

Carpenter

18%

Salesman

11%

Truck driver

11%

Operator

50%

Saleslady

50%

What Broyhill family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1K census records available for the last name Broyhill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broyhill census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 142 immigration records available for the last name Broyhill. 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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Military Records

There are 450 military records available for the last name Broyhill. For the veterans among your Broyhill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broyhill lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Broyhill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Broyhill in 1964 was 78, and 62 in 2004.

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Broyhill Surname Meaning

English: variant of Broughill a habitational name from Broughall in Shropshire named in Old English with burh ‘fortified place’.

The name incorporates an uncertain second element, probably hyll ‘hill’.

This etymology reflects the geographic and historical significance of fortified locations in early English settlements.

Broughall's designation highlights the relationship between natural landscapes and habitation in Old English nomenclature.

As such, understanding these components can provide insight into the history and development of place names in England.

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

Where is the Broyhill family from?

What did your Broyhill ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Laborer

32%

Carpenter

18%

Salesman

11%

Truck driver

11%

Operator

50%

Saleslady

50%

What Broyhill family records will you find?

What is the average Broyhill lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Broyhill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Broyhill in 1964 was 78, and 62 in 2004.

Broyhill Family History

Broyhill Surname Meaning

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What is the average Broyhill lifespan?

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Broyhill Surname Meaning

12,000 record(s) for Broyhill

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Where is the Broyhill family from?

What did your Broyhill ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Broyhill family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Broyhill family history

What is the average Broyhill lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Broyhill family tree

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