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Broplesby Family History

Broplesby 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: Bromley, Cropley, Oglesby, Broyles, Bowlsby, Brodsky, Soulsby

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Where is the Broplesby family from?

You can see how Broplesby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broplesby family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Broplesby families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Broplesby's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Broplesby families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Broplesby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broplesby 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 Broplesby. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Broplesby. For the veterans among your Broplesby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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