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Broyson Family History

Broyson 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: Bryson, Boyson, Broxson, Bronson, Royston, Tronson, Branson, Broxton

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Where is the Broyson family from?

You can see how Broyson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broyson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Broyson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Broyson families living in Essex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Broyson's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Broyson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broyson 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 Broyson ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Broyson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broyson 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Broyson. 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 4 military records available for the last name Broyson. For the veterans among your Broyson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broyson lifespan?

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