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Broyton Family History

Broyton 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: Broxton, Brayton, Royston, Crofton, Boston, Boynton, Brinton, Bouton

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Where is the Broyton family from?

You can see how Broyton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broyton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Broyton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Broyton families living in Illinois. This was about 38% of all the recorded Broyton's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Broyton families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broyton 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 154 census records available for the last name Broyton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broyton 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Broyton. 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 11 military records available for the last name Broyton. For the veterans among your Broyton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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