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Broring Family History

Broring 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: Boring, Broering, Goring, Moring, Rosing, Brading, Froning, Bering

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Where is the Broring family from?

You can see how Broring families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broring family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Broring families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Broring families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Broring's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Broring families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broring 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 162 census records available for the last name Broring. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broring 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Broring. 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 85 military records available for the last name Broring. For the veterans among your Broring ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broring lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Broring life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Broring in 1966 was 59, and 73 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broring 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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