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Brovost Family History

Brovost 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: Provost, Prevost, Troost, Brovold, Brost, Brobst, Brust, Roos, Boros

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Where is the Brovost family from?

You can see how Brovost families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brovost family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brovost families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Brovost families living in New Jersey. This was about 80% of all the recorded Brovost's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Brovost families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brovost 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 97 census records available for the last name Brovost. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brovost 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Brovost. 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 Brovost. For the veterans among your Brovost ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brovost lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brovost 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brovost

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