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Broughfman Family History

Broughfman 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: Broughman, Boughman, Brugman, Broughton, Doughman, Brougham, Bronfman

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Where is the Broughfman family from?

You can see how Broughfman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broughfman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Broughfman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Broughfman families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Broughfman's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Broughfman families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Broughfman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broughfman 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Broughfman. 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 2 military records available for the last name Broughfman. For the veterans among your Broughfman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broughfman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1989, in the United States, Broughfman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Broughfman in 1968 was 89, and 76 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broughfman 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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