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Broughan Family History

Broughan Surname Meaning

see Brohan.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Broughan family from?

You can see how Broughan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broughan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Broughan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Broughan families living in Ontario. This was about 53% of all the recorded Broughan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Broughan families in 1911.
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What did your Broughan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Broughan. 20% of Broughan men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Broughan 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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farming
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farm Labor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Broughan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Broughan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broughan 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Broughan. 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 226 military records available for the last name Broughan. For the veterans among your Broughan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broughan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Broughan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Broughan in 1965 was 78, and 40 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Broughan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broughan 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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