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Broughm Family History

Broughm 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: Brough, Brougham, Brought, Drought, Bough, Rough, Broughman, Prough

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Where is the Broughm family from?

You can see how Broughm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broughm family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Broughm families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Broughm family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Broughm's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Broughm families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broughm surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Broughm ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Broughm. 43% of Broughm men worked as a Fisherman. .

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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 1921

  • Fisherman
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Labourer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 369 census records available for the last name Broughm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broughm 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Broughm. 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 5 military records available for the last name Broughm. For the veterans among your Broughm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broughm lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2003, in the United States, Broughm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Broughm in 1982 was 60, and 51 in 2003.

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