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Brougham Family History

Brougham Name Meaning

English: habitational name from a place in Westmorland named Brougham from Old English burg ‘fortress’ + hām ‘homestead’. The pronunciation is ‘broo-um’.

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


Similar surnames: Bridgham, Brough, Brigham, Hougham, Burham, Branham, Crookham, Braham

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Where is the Brougham family from?

You can see how Brougham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brougham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brougham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 15 Brougham families living in Quebec. This was about 45% of all the recorded Brougham's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Brougham families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brougham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brougham ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Brougham. 40% of Brougham 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
    40%
  • Engineer
    20%
  • Agent
    20%
  • Journalier
    20%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Brougham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brougham 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Brougham. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Brougham. For the veterans among your Brougham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brougham lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Brougham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Brougham in 1957 was 34, and 76 in 2004.

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