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Broten Name Meaning

German: probably a shortened form of any of various compound names containing the element Braten ‘roast’ (from Middle High German brate), as for example Bradenahl (‘baked eel’) or Bratengeiger, a nickname for a fiddler (from a derivative of Middle High German gige ‘fiddle’, ‘violin’) who was paid in food rather than cash. Variant spelling of Norwegian Bråten (see Braaten).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Boden, Roten, Bogen, Rotan, Brott, Roden, Breden, Braaten, Bolten

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Broten Family Origin

Where is the Broten family from?

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You can see how Broten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Broten families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Broten family living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Broten's in the UK. London and 2 other counties had the highest population of Broten families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Broten Family Occupations

What did your Broten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Draper and Lodging House Manager were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Broten. 50% of Broten men worked as a Draper and 50% of Broten women worked as a Lodging House Manager. Some less common occupations for Americans named Broten were Motor Driver Electrical and Unpaid Domestic Duties

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • Draper
    50%
  • Motor Driver Electrical
    50%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Lodging House Manager
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Broten Historical Records

What Broten family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Broten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broten census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 487 immigration records available for the last name Broten. 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 Card

There are 423 military records available for the last name Broten. For the veterans among your Broten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Broten Life Expectancy

What is the average Broten lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Broten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Broten in 1955 was 55, and 84 in 2004.

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