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Broo Family History

Broo 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: Brow, Brook, Broom, Broz, Bro, Boo, Broe, Brom, Brod, Brox

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Where is the Broo family from?

You can see how Broo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Broo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Broo families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Broo's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Broo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Broo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Broo. 30% of Broo men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Broo women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Broo were Carpenter and Seamstress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Painter
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Broo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broo 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 316 immigration records available for the last name Broo. 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 945 military records available for the last name Broo. For the veterans among your Broo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broo lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Broo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Broo in 1957 was 48, and 89 in 2002.

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