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Broffin Family History

Broffin 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: Griffin, Coffin, Buffin, Ruffin, Goffin, Brodin, Brolin, Brodkin

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Where is the Broffin family from?

You can see how Broffin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broffin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Broffin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Broffin families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Broffin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Broffin families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Broffin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broffin 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Broffin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Broffin. For the veterans among your Broffin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broffin lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broffin 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Broffin

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