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Broich Family History

Broich Surname Meaning

German: from northwest German topographic names and placenames see Brock 6.

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


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Where is the Broich family from?

You can see how Broich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broich family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Broich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Broich families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Broich's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Broich families in 1911.
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What did your Broich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Broich. 27% of Broich men worked as a Farming and 100% of Broich women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Farming
    27%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Engineer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Broich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broich 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Broich. 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 660 military records available for the last name Broich. For the veterans among your Broich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broich lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Broich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Broich in 1962 was 72, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broich 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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