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Broy Family History

Broy Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Brophy . This surname is rare in Ireland and Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Croy, Troy, Bro, Broe, Irby, Hoy, Brew, Brue, Brom, Bray

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Where is the Broy family from?

You can see how Broy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Broy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 16 Broy families living in Ontario. This was about 40% of all the recorded Broy's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Broy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Broy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Broy. 29% of Broy men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Broy women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Broy were Labor and Clerk. .

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Labor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    24%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Seamstress
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Broy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broy 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 411 immigration records available for the last name Broy. 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 770 military records available for the last name Broy. For the veterans among your Broy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broy lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Broy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Broy in 1961 was 50, and 67 in 2004.

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