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Broches Family History

Broches 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: Roche, Brother, Brecher, Brothers, Brocks, Troche, Crochet, Boche

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Where is the Broches family from?

You can see how Broches families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broches family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Broches families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Broches family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Broches's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Broches families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broches surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Broches ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Broches. 100% of Broches 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 405 census records available for the last name Broches. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broches 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 306 immigration records available for the last name Broches. 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 57 military records available for the last name Broches. For the veterans among your Broches ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broches lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Broches life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Broches in 1972 was 66, and 82 in 2002.

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