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Broons Family History

Broons 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: Brooks, Brons, Brown, Roos, Boone, Brook, Bross, Brogna, Irons, Broom

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Where is the Broons family from?

You can see how Broons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broons family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Broons families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Broons family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Broons's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Broons families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broons surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Broons ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Broons. 44% of Broons men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Broons women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Broons were Clerk and Housewife. .

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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
    44%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Secretary
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
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Census Records

There are 619 census records available for the last name Broons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broons 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Broons. 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 150 military records available for the last name Broons. For the veterans among your Broons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broons lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Broons life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Broons in 1965 was 36, and 39 in 2000.

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