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Brokenridge Family History

Brokenridge 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: Breckenridge, Brackenridge, Brownridge, Breckinridge, Beveridge

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Where is the Brokenridge family from?

You can see how Brokenridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brokenridge family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1881. The most Brokenridge families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Brokenridge families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brokenridge's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Brokenridge families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brokenridge surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Brokenridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brokenridge 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Brokenridge. 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 3 military records available for the last name Brokenridge. For the veterans among your Brokenridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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