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Brovage Family History

Brovage 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: Brumage, Broge, Brimage, Bridge, Savage, Brake, Ramage, Grove, Brace

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Where is the Brovage family from?

You can see how Brovage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brovage family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Brovage families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Brovage's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Brovage families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brovage 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 Brovage ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brovage. 50% of Brovage men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%

What Brovage family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Brovage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brovage 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Brovage. 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 35 military records available for the last name Brovage. For the veterans among your Brovage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brovage lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Brovage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Brovage in 1957 was 39, and 71 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brovage

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brovage 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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