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Broch Family History

Broch 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: Brock, Roch, Brach, Bloch, Bruch, Boch, Groch, Brosch, Brich, Brochu

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Where is the Broch family from?

You can see how Broch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Broch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 29 Broch families living in Ontario. This was about 59% of all the recorded Broch's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Broch families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broch 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 Broch ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Engineer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Broch. 100% of Broch men worked as an Engineer.

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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

  • Engineer
    100%

What Broch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Broch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broch 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 Broch. 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 727 military records available for the last name Broch. For the veterans among your Broch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broch lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Broch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Broch in 1944 was 34, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Broch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broch 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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