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Brobyn Family History

Brobyn Surname Meaning

see Brobin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Brobyn family from?

You can see how Brobyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brobyn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Brobyn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 33 Brobyn families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 94% of all the recorded Brobyn's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Brobyn families in 1891.
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What did your Brobyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Brobyn. 50% of Brobyn men worked as a General Labourer and 65% of Brobyn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brobyn were Private Gardener and Housekeeper.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Private Gardener
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    65%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    11%
  • Domestic Servant
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    8%

What Brobyn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 839 census records available for the last name Brobyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brobyn 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Brobyn. 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 93 military records available for the last name Brobyn. For the veterans among your Brobyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brobyn lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Brobyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Brobyn in 1970 was 91, and 94 in 2004.

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