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Braughton Family History

Braughton Surname Meaning

English: probably a variant of Broughton.

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


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Where is the Braughton family from?

You can see how Braughton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braughton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Braughton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 23 Braughton families living in Ontario. This was about 64% of all the recorded Braughton's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Braughton families in 1911.
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What did your Braughton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Keeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Braughton. 28% of Braughton men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Braughton women worked as a House Keeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Braughton were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Keeper
    18%
  • Cook
    15%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Teacher
    12%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Braughton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braughton 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 362 immigration records available for the last name Braughton. 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 643 military records available for the last name Braughton. For the veterans among your Braughton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braughton lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Braughton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Braughton in 1949 was 37, and 70 in 2004.

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