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Broken Leg Family History

Broken Leg 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: Brownlee, Groeneweg, Troendle, Brengle, Brendle, Brownley, Bentley

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broken Leg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Broken Leg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Broken Leg. 100% of Broken Leg men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Broken Leg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broken Leg 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Broken Leg. 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 407 military records available for the last name Broken Leg. For the veterans among your Broken Leg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broken Leg lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2000, in the United States, Broken Leg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Broken Leg in 1979 was 66, and 79 in 2000.

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