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Broken Family History

Broken 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, Broden, Broker, Bracken, Brown, Brake, Boden, Bogen, Roker

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Where is the Broken family from?

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

What did your Broken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Broken. 100% of Broken men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Broken women worked as a Clerk. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Housework
    40%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Broken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broken 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Broken. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Broken. For the veterans among your Broken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broken lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2003, in the United States, Broken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Broken in 1990 was 22, and 19 in 2003.

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