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Broce Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Brose .

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


Similar surnames: Broe, Browe, Brock, Groce, Price, Boie, Brody, Pryce, Boze, Brode

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Where is the Broce family from?

You can see how Broce families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broce family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Broce families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Broce families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Broce's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Broce families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broce surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Broce ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Broce. 18% of Broce men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Broce women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Broce were Janitor and 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

  • Farmer
    18%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Janitor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    16%
  • Cook
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Broce. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broce 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 388 immigration records available for the last name Broce. 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 377 military records available for the last name Broce. For the veterans among your Broce ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broce lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Broce life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Broce in 1952 was 49, and 84 in 2004.

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