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Broscoe Family History

Broscoe 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: Briscoe, Roscoe, Bosco, Rosche, Brocco, Biscoe, Brosch, Brusco, Brose

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Where is the Broscoe family from?

You can see how Broscoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broscoe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Broscoe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Broscoe families living in Arkansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Broscoe's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Broscoe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broscoe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Broscoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broscoe 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Broscoe. 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 44 military records available for the last name Broscoe. For the veterans among your Broscoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broscoe lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Broscoe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Broscoe in 1961 was 48, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broscoe 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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