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Broffey Family History

Broffey 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: Bruffey, Bromley, Coffey, Riffey, Proffer, Roffe, Griffey, Bruffy

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Where is the Broffey family from?

You can see how Broffey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broffey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Broffey families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 10 Broffey families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Broffey's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Broffey families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Broffey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broffey 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Broffey. 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 8 military records available for the last name Broffey. For the veterans among your Broffey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broffey lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2004, in the United States, Broffey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Broffey in 1989 was 92, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broffey 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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