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Broston Family History

Broston 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: Boston, Broxton, Roston, Croston, Bronston, Royston, Burston, Ruston

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Where is the Broston family from?

You can see how Broston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broston family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Broston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there was 1 Broston family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Broston's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Broston families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Broston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Broston. 43% of Broston men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Broston women worked as a Maid. .

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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
    43%
  • Truck Driver
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 421 census records available for the last name Broston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broston 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Broston. 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 25 military records available for the last name Broston. For the veterans among your Broston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broston lifespan?

Between 1995 and 1999, in the United States, Broston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Broston in 1995 was 97, and 70 in 1999.

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