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Brouwe Family History

Brouwe 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: Brouse, Brouwer, Browe, Brown, Brow, Brue, Brough, Brule, Rowe

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There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Brouwe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brouwe 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Brouwe. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Brouwe. For the veterans among your Brouwe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brouwe lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1993, in the United States, Brouwe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Brouwe in 1988 was 83, and 60 in 1993.

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