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Broughlton Family History

Broughlton 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: Broughton, Roughton, Boughton, Troughton, Braughton, Houghton

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Where is the Broughlton family from?

You can see how Broughlton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broughlton family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Broughlton families living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Broughlton's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Broughlton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Broughlton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broughlton 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 Broughlton. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Broughlton. For the veterans among your Broughlton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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