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Broenley Family History

Broenley 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: Brownley, Bromley, Brierley, Brownlee, Broadley, Brinley, Greenley

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Where is the Broenley family from?

You can see how Broenley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broenley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Broenley family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Broenley's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Broenley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broenley 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 7 census records available for the last name Broenley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broenley 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Broenley. 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 1 military records available for the last name Broenley. For the veterans among your Broenley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Broenley

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