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Broache Family History

Broache Name 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: Broach, Roache, Brach, Roach, Brace, Roche, Bracht, Bache, Rosche

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Where is the Broache family from?

You can see how Broache families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broache family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Broache families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Broache family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Broache's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Broache families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broache surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Broache ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Broache ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Broache. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broache 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Broache. 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 8 military records available for the last name Broache. For the veterans among your Broache ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broache lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Broache life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Broache in 1967 was 77, and 79 in 2002.

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