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Broin Family History

Broin 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: Brown, Brin, Bruin, Brain, Brodin, Brolin, Broun, Baron, Bain, Brock

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Where is the Broin family from?

You can see how Broin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Broin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Broin families living in Lancashire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Broin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Broin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Broin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Broin. 61% of Broin men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Broin women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Broin were Proprietor and Domestic. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    61%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    43%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%
  • Domestic
    29%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Broin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broin 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 258 immigration records available for the last name Broin. 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 250 military records available for the last name Broin. For the veterans among your Broin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broin lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Broin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Broin in 1956 was 60, and 81 in 2004.

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