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Brought Family History

Brought Surname Meaning

English: shortened form of Broughton. Americanized form of German Braucht.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Brought family from?

You can see how Brought families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brought family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brought families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Brought families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brought's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Brought families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brought 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 Brought ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brought. 62% of Brought men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Brought women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brought were Helper and House Wife.

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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
    62%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Helper
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • House Wife
    34%

What Brought family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Brought. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brought 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 457 immigration records available for the last name Brought. 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 17,000 military records available for the last name Brought. For the veterans among your Brought ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brought lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Brought life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Brought in 1961 was 55, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brought

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brought 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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