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Broughey Family History

Broughey 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: Boughey, Brougher, Brough, Brougham, Beougher, Bougher, Bouchey

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Where is the Broughey family from?

You can see how Broughey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broughey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Broughey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Broughey families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Broughey's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Broughey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broughey 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 Broughey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Broughey. 100% of Broughey men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Broughey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 224 census records available for the last name Broughey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broughey 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Broughey. 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 40 military records available for the last name Broughey. For the veterans among your Broughey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broughey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Broughey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Broughey in 1965 was 90, and 58 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Broughey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broughey 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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