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Broxey Family History

Broxey 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: Brixey, Brosey, Broten, Bromley, Broady, Braley, Bruley, Trokey

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Where is the Broxey family from?

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

What did your Broxey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Broxey. 50% of Broxey men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Broxey women worked as a Cook. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%
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What Broxey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Broxey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broxey 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Broxey. 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 34 military records available for the last name Broxey. For the veterans among your Broxey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broxey lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Broxey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Broxey in 1947 was 35, and 89 in 2004.

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