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Broyhill Family History

Broyhill Surname Meaning

English: variant of Broughill a habitational name from Broughall in Shropshire named in Old English with burh ‘fortified place’.

The name incorporates an uncertain second element, probably hyll ‘hill’.

This etymology reflects the geographic and historical significance of fortified locations in early English settlements.

Broughall's designation highlights the relationship between natural landscapes and habitation in Old English nomenclature.

As such, understanding these components can provide insight into the history and development of place names in England.

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


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Where is the Broyhill family from?

You can see how Broyhill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broyhill family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Broyhill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Broyhill families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Broyhill's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Broyhill families in 1840.
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What did your Broyhill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Broyhill. 32% of Broyhill men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Broyhill women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Broyhill were Truck Driver and Saleslady.

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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
    32%
  • Carpenter
    18%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Broyhill family records will you find?

Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 142 immigration records available for the last name Broyhill. 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 450 military records available for the last name Broyhill. For the veterans among your Broyhill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broyhill lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Broyhill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Broyhill in 1964 was 78, and 62 in 2004.

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