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Brokenbrough Family History

Brokenbrough 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: Brockenbrough, Rosebrough, Rodenbaugh, Roseborough, Bridenbaugh

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Where is the Brokenbrough family from?

You can see how Brokenbrough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brokenbrough family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Brokenbrough families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Brokenbrough family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Brokenbrough's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Brokenbrough families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brokenbrough 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 Brokenbrough ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Brokenbrough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brokenbrough 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Brokenbrough. 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 40 military records available for the last name Brokenbrough. For the veterans among your Brokenbrough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brokenbrough lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Brokenbrough life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Brokenbrough in 1962 was 72, and 28 in 2001.

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