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Broes Family History

Broes 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: Bross, Croes, Broer, Brons, Kroes, Brees, Broas, Roes, Broe, Bries

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Where is the Broes family from?

You can see how Broes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Broes families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Broes families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Broes's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Broes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broes 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 386 census records available for the last name Broes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broes 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Broes. 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 20 military records available for the last name Broes. For the veterans among your Broes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broes lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Broes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Broes in 1958 was 28, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broes 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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