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Broth Family History

Broth Surname 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: Roth, Booth, Troth, Brott, Kroth, Groth, Brotz, Brosh, Both, Breth

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Where is the Broth family from?

You can see how Broth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Broth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 23 Broth families living in Ontario. This was about 32% of all the recorded Broth's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Broth families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Broth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Broth. 20% of Broth men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Broth women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Broth were Machinist and Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    16%
  • Housework
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Secretary
    11%

What Broth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Broth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broth 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 738 immigration records available for the last name Broth. 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 200 military records available for the last name Broth. For the veterans among your Broth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broth lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Broth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Broth in 1963 was 85, and 79 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Broth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broth ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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