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Brokenbough Family History

Brokenbough 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: Brockenbrough, Rodenbaugh, Bridenbaugh, Bolenbaugh, Goodenough

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Where is the Brokenbough family from?

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

What did your Brokenbough ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brokenbough. 100% of Brokenbough 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Brokenbough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brokenbough 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Brokenbough. 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 51 military records available for the last name Brokenbough. For the veterans among your Brokenbough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brokenbough lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Brokenbough life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Brokenbough in 1965 was 65, and 83 in 2003.

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