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Broucht Family History

Broucht 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: Braucht, Brought, Crouch, Brough, Drought, Bracht, Bouche, Bruch

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Where is the Broucht family from?

You can see how Broucht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broucht family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1880. The most Broucht families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Broucht families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Broucht's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Broucht families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broucht surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Broucht ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Broucht. 100% of Broucht women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Broucht family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Broucht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broucht 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Broucht. 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 80 military records available for the last name Broucht. For the veterans among your Broucht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broucht lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Broucht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Broucht in 1974 was 72, and 75 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broucht 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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