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Broel Family History

Broel 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: Briel, Broer, Broe, Broll, Brohl, Borel, Brill, Brock, Brown, Babel

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Where is the Broel family from?

You can see how Broel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Broel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Broel family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Broel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Broel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broel 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 233 census records available for the last name Broel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broel 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Broel. 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 79 military records available for the last name Broel. For the veterans among your Broel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Broel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Broel in 1966 was 76, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broel 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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