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Broyers Family History

Broyers 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: Broers, Bryers, Browers, Broders, Boyers, Byers, Troyer, Brayer

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Where is the Broyers family from?

You can see how Broyers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broyers family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Broyers families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1881. In 1880 there were 5 Broyers families living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Broyers's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Broyers families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broyers 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 103 census records available for the last name Broyers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broyers 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Broyers. 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 14 military records available for the last name Broyers. For the veterans among your Broyers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broyers lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1973, in the United States, Broyers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1959. The average life expectancy for Broyers in 1956 was 56, and 61 in 1973.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broyers 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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