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Brovender Family History

Brovender 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: Brender, Boender, Brabender, Broeder, Bolender, Bronder, Lavender

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brovender 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 Brovender ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Brovender. 50% of Brovender men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Cultivateur
    50%

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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Brovender. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brovender 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Brovender. 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 12 military records available for the last name Brovender. For the veterans among your Brovender ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brovender lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Brovender life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Brovender in 1968 was 60, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brovender 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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