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Brofus Family History

Brofus 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: Brous, Brus, Brouse, Bross, Bonus, Rufus, Bogus, Brocks, Brooks

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Where is the Brofus family from?

You can see how Brofus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brofus family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Brofus families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Brofus family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Brofus's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Brofus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brofus 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 12 census records available for the last name Brofus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brofus 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Brofus. 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 Brofus. For the veterans among your Brofus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brofus lifespan?

Average Brofus life expectancy in 1975 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brofus 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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