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Brothenton Family History

Brothenton 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: Brotherton, Brotherson, Brenton, Henton, Boynton, Brinton, Bratton

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Where is the Brothenton family from?

You can see how Brothenton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brothenton family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Brothenton families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Brothenton families living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brothenton's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Brothenton families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brothenton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Brothenton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brothenton 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 Brothenton. 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 4 military records available for the last name Brothenton. For the veterans among your Brothenton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brothenton lifespan?

Average Brothenton life expectancy in 1968 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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