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Broyne Family History

Broyne 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: Bryne, Boyne, Browne, Boyce, Brown, Coyne, Boone, Boye, Burgoyne

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Where is the Broyne family from?

You can see how Broyne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broyne family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Broyne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Broyne families living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Broyne's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Broyne families in 1891.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Broyne ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Broyne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broyne 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Broyne. 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 3 military records available for the last name Broyne. For the veterans among your Broyne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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