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Brokenshire Family History

Brokenshire Name Meaning

English (Cornwall): variant of Burkinshaw .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Blakenship, Brizendine, Brisendine, Blackshire, Blankenship, Brookens

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Where is the Brokenshire family from?

You can see how Brokenshire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brokenshire family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brokenshire families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 66 Brokenshire families living in Ontario. This was about 78% of all the recorded Brokenshire's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Brokenshire families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brokenshire surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brokenshire ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Jewellers Ass were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Brokenshire. 100% of Brokenshire men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Brokenshire women worked as a Jewellers Ass. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Jewellers Ass
    50%
  • Operator
    50%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Brokenshire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brokenshire 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 921 immigration records available for the last name Brokenshire. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 624 military records available for the last name Brokenshire. For the veterans among your Brokenshire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brokenshire lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2003, in the United States, Brokenshire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Brokenshire in 1943 was 45, and 75 in 2003.

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