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Brofey Family History

Brofey 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: Brosey, Broten, Bromley, Broady, Braley, Bruley, Trokey, Boley

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Where is the Brofey family from?

You can see how Brofey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brofey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Brofey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Brofey families living in Connecticut. This was about 23% of all the recorded Brofey's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Brofey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brofey 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 246 census records available for the last name Brofey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brofey 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Brofey. 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 97 military records available for the last name Brofey. For the veterans among your Brofey 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 Brofey

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