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Broberson Family History

Broberson 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: Broderson, Roberson, Robertson, Brotherson, Robberson, Brodersen

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Where is the Broberson family from?

You can see how Broberson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broberson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Broberson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Broberson families living in Kentucky. This was about 75% of all the recorded Broberson's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Broberson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Broberson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broberson 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Broberson. 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 Broberson. For the veterans among your Broberson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broberson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broberson 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Broberson

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