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Brov Family History

Brov 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 Brov family from?

You can see how Brov families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brov family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brov families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Brov family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Brov's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Brov families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brov 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 94 census records available for the last name Brov. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brov 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Brov. 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 15 military records available for the last name Brov. For the veterans among your Brov ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brov 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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