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Broten Name Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian Braaten .

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


Similar surnames: Boden, Roten, Bogen, Rotan, Brott, Roden, Breden, Braaten, Bolten

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Where is the Broten family from?

You can see how Broten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Broten families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Broten families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Broten's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Broten families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Broten ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Broten. 72% of Broten men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    72%
  • Student
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Broten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broten 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 487 immigration records available for the last name Broten. 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 423 military records available for the last name Broten. For the veterans among your Broten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broten lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Broten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Broten in 1955 was 55, and 84 in 2004.

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