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Broc Family History

Broc 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: Brock, Brow, Broz, Bro, Broe, Brom, Brod, Broce, Brox, Broy

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Where is the Broc family from?

You can see how Broc families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broc family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Broc families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Broc family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Broc's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Broc families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broc surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Broc ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 449 census records available for the last name Broc. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broc 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Broc. 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 59 military records available for the last name Broc. For the veterans among your Broc ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broc lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Broc life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Broc in 1947 was 25, and 87 in 2003.

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