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Broyles Family History

Broyles Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Breyhel a variant of Breil itself a variant of Brühl (see Bruehl ). The surname Breyhel is no longer found in Germany. Compare Briles .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Briles, Royse, Boyes, Bolles, Boles, Boyles, Boxley, Voyles, Boley

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Where is the Broyles family from?

You can see how Broyles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broyles family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Broyles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Broyles family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Broyles's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Broyles families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broyles surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Broyles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Broyles. 25% of Broyles men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Broyles women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Broyles 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Teacher
    8%
  • Seamstress
    6%
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Census Records

There are 31,000 census records available for the last name Broyles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broyles 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 982 immigration records available for the last name Broyles. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7,000 military records available for the last name Broyles. For the veterans among your Broyles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broyles lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Broyles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Broyles in 1946 was 32, and 75 in 2004.

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