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Broell Family History

Broell 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: Browell, Brodell, Broll, Proell, Bromell, Roell, Boell, Bell, Brill

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Where is the Broell family from?

You can see how Broell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Broell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Broell families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Broell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Broell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Broell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Broell. 67% of Broell men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Broell women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Broell were Machinist and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Machinist
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Broell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 374 census records available for the last name Broell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broell 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Broell. 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 114 military records available for the last name Broell. For the veterans among your Broell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broell lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Broell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Broell in 1957 was 69, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broell 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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