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Broughal Family History

Broughal 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: Brougham, Brough, Broughman, Brougher, Boughan, Brought, Brugman

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Where is the Broughal family from?

You can see how Broughal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broughal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Broughal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Broughal families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Broughal's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Broughal families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broughal 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 Broughal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Broughal. 100% of Broughal men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Broughal 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Broughal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 588 census records available for the last name Broughal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broughal 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Broughal. 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 125 military records available for the last name Broughal. For the veterans among your Broughal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broughal lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Broughal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Broughal in 1967 was 73, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broughal 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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