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Broaten Family History

Broaten Name 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: Broten, Braaten, Broaden, Botten, Broxton, Bratten, Bronte, Bolten

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Where is the Broaten family from?

You can see how Broaten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broaten family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Broaten families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Broaten family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Broaten's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Broaten families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broaten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Broaten ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Broaten ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Broaten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broaten 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Broaten. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Broaten. For the veterans among your Broaten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broaten lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1993, in the United States, Broaten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Broaten in 1985 was 45, and 82 in 1993.

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