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Brovitch Family History

Brovitch 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: Broich, Rodich, Rozich, Rosich, Bobich, Ritch, Bolich, Brosch

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Where is the Brovitch family from?

You can see how Brovitch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brovitch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brovitch family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Brovitch's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Brovitch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brovitch 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 Brovitch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Knitter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brovitch. 100% of Brovitch men worked as a Knitter.

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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

  • Knitter
    100%

What Brovitch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Brovitch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brovitch 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Brovitch. 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 5 military records available for the last name Brovitch. For the veterans among your Brovitch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brovitch lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1981, in the United States, Brovitch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Brovitch in 1969 was 68, and 32 in 1981.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brovitch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brovitch 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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