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Broscombe Family History

Broscombe Name Meaning

genealogical research has shown that this is an altered form of Broxup via Broscop; see Redmonds Dictionary of Yorks Surnames.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Briscoe, Luscombe, Branscomb, Roscoe, Wiscombe, Holcombe, Slocombe

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Where is the Broscombe family from?

You can see how Broscombe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broscombe family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Broscombe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 50 Broscombe families living in Yorkshire. This was about 85% of all the recorded Broscombe's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Broscombe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broscombe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Broscombe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Broscombe. 100% of Broscombe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Broscombe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broscombe 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Broscombe. 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 39 military records available for the last name Broscombe. For the veterans among your Broscombe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broscombe lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1992, in the United States, Broscombe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Broscombe in 1967 was 93, and 79 in 1992.

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