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Brokerton Family History

Brokerton 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: Brierton, Brotherton, Bickerton, Broderson, Roberton, Broxton

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Where is the Brokerton family from?

You can see how Brokerton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brokerton family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Brokerton families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brokerton's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Brokerton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Brokerton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brokerton 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Brokerton. 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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There are 1 military records available for the last name Brokerton. For the veterans among your Brokerton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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