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Broils Family History

Broils Surname 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: Brill, Bross, Bois, Brocks, Brooks, Brons, Broas, Blois, Roels

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Where is the Broils family from?

You can see how Broils families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broils family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Broils families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Broils families living in Indiana. This was about 44% of all the recorded Broils's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Broils families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broils surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Broils. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broils 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Broils. 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 236 military records available for the last name Broils. For the veterans among your Broils ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broils lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Broils life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Broils in 1963 was 88, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broils ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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