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Brovell Family History

Brovell 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: Browell, Bovell, Brodell, Bromell, Rosell, Brunell, Bodell, Rowell

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Where is the Brovell family from?

You can see how Brovell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brovell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brovell family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Brovell's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Brovell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brovell 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 41 census records available for the last name Brovell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brovell 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 Brovell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Brovell. For the veterans among your Brovell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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