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Broust Family History

Broust 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: Brust, Brouse, Brost, Brous, Brobst, Brush, Rout, Borst, Rust, Brus

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Where is the Broust family from?

You can see how Broust families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broust family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Broust family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Broust's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Broust families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broust surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Broust. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broust 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Broust. 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 6 military records available for the last name Broust. For the veterans among your Broust ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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