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Brooan Family History

Brooan 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: Broman, Brogan, Trojan, Brown, Bryan, Roman, Brook, Broten, Roan

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Where is the Brooan family from?

You can see how Brooan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brooan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1891. The most Brooan families were found in USA in 1840, and Scotland in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Brooan family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Brooan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Brooan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brooan 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 10 census records available for the last name Brooan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brooan 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Brooan. 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 Brooan. For the veterans among your Brooan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brooan lifespan?

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