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Broughter Family History

Broughter 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: Brougher, Boughter, Broughton, Beougher, Boughner, Bougher, Brought

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Where is the Broughter family from?

You can see how Broughter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broughter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Broughter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Broughter families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Broughter's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Broughter families in 1911.
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What did your Broughter ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

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Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Broughter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broughter 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 Broughter. 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 13 military records available for the last name Broughter. For the veterans among your Broughter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broughter lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Broughter

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