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Broughlin Family History

Broughlin 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: Broughton, Coughlin, Loughlin, Broughman, Roughton, Boughton, Brough

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Where is the Broughlin family from?

You can see how Broughlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broughlin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Broughlin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Broughlin families living in Michigan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Broughlin's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Broughlin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broughlin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Broughlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Sawyer (lumber Yard was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Broughlin. 100% of Broughlin men worked as a Sawyer (lumber Yard. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Sawyer (lumber Yard
    100%
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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Broughlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broughlin 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Broughlin. 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 4 military records available for the last name Broughlin. For the veterans among your Broughlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broughlin lifespan?

Average Broughlin life expectancy in 1973 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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