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Broj Family History

Broj 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: Brow, Broz, Bro, Broe, Brom, Brod, Brox, Broy, Baron, Bao

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Where is the Broj family from?

You can see how Broj families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broj family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Broj family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Broj's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Broj families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broj surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Broj ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, General Office Work was the top reported job for people in the USA named Broj. 100% of Broj men worked as a General Office Work.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • General Office Work
    100%

What Broj family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Broj. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broj 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Broj. 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 Broj. For the veterans among your Broj ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broj lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Broj life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Broj in 1976 was 95, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broj 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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