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Brovan Family History

Brovan 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: Provan, Broman, Brogan, Trojan, Brown, Bryan, Roman, Broten, Roan

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Where is the Brovan family from?

You can see how Brovan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brovan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Brovan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Brovan families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Brovan's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Brovan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brovan 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 183 census records available for the last name Brovan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brovan 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Brovan. 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 78 military records available for the last name Brovan. For the veterans among your Brovan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brovan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Brovan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Brovan in 1965 was 70, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brovan 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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