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Broffie Family History

Broffie 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: Brodie, Roffe, Broadie, Proffit, Griffie, Coffie, Brockie, Brouse

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Where is the Broffie family from?

You can see how Broffie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broffie family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Broffie families living in Alabama. This was about 78% of all the recorded Broffie's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Broffie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broffie 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 40 census records available for the last name Broffie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broffie 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Broffie. 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 Broffie. For the veterans among your Broffie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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