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Bromfitt Family History

Bromfitt 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: Proffitt, Profitt, Brumitt, Brummitt, Brummett, Brockett, Reffitt

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Where is the Bromfitt family from?

You can see how Bromfitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bromfitt family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Bromfitt family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bromfitt's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bromfitt families in 1891.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bromfitt ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Bromfitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bromfitt 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Bromfitt. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bromfitt. For the veterans among your Bromfitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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