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Broft Family History

Broft 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: Croft, Proft, Brott, Brost, Groft, Kroft, Brodt, Brock, Brett, Rout

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Where is the Broft family from?

You can see how Broft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broft family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Broft families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Broft's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Broft families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broft 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 Broft ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Broft. 100% of Broft men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Broft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broft 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Broft. 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 12 military records available for the last name Broft. For the veterans among your Broft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broft lifespan?

Average Broft life expectancy in 1990 was 64 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broft 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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