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Brofee Family History

Brofee 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: Brouse, Broten, Bronte, Bree, Broder, Broer, Brazee, Brooke, Brodie

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Where is the Brofee family from?

You can see how Brofee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brofee family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brofee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Brofee family living in Maine. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brofee's in USA. Maine and 1 other state had the highest population of Brofee families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brofee 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 Brofee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Saleslady was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brofee. 100% of Brofee women worked as a Saleslady.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Brofee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Brofee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brofee 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Brofee. 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 15 military records available for the last name Brofee. For the veterans among your Brofee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brofee lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Brofee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Brofee in 1963 was 82, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brofee 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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