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Broncheau Family History

Broncheau 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: Brancheau, Broadhead, Branche, Brochu, Rondeau, Robicheau, Brosseau

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Where is the Broncheau family from?

You can see how Broncheau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broncheau family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Broncheau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Broncheau families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Broncheau's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Broncheau families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broncheau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Broncheau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Broncheau. 60% of Broncheau men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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What Broncheau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 455 census records available for the last name Broncheau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broncheau 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Broncheau. 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 75 military records available for the last name Broncheau. For the veterans among your Broncheau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broncheau lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Broncheau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Broncheau in 1965 was 77, and 35 in 2001.

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