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Broach Name Meaning

Scottish: habitational name from Broats in Kirkpatrick-Fleming (Dumfriesshire). English: from Middle English bro(u)che ‘pointed weapon or instrument; clasp brooch pin’ perhaps an occupational name for one who made or sold such items.

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


Similar surnames: Roach, Brach, Brock, Reach, Burbach, Bosch, Brosch, Breech, Bracht

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Where is the Broach family from?

You can see how Broach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broach family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Broach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 27 Broach families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Broach's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Broach families in 1891.
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What did your Broach ancestors do for a living?

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

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Broach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broach 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 432 immigration records available for the last name Broach. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Broach. For the veterans among your Broach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broach lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Broach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Broach in 1950 was 59, and 76 in 2004.

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