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Brolin Name Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the element bro ‘bridge’ + the suffix -lin derived from Latin -(l)inius ‘relating to’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Bolin, Brodin, Solin, Bolen, Molin, Bollin, Rolin, Berglin, Doolin

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Where is the Brolin family from?

You can see how Brolin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brolin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Brolin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Brolin families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Brolin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Brolin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brolin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brolin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brolin. 19% of Brolin men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Brolin women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brolin were Carpenter and Machine Operator. .

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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

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Cook
    12%
  • Store Saleslady
    12%
  • Machine Operator
    12%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Brolin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brolin 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Brolin. 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 394 military records available for the last name Brolin. For the veterans among your Brolin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brolin lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Brolin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Brolin in 1957 was 56, and 83 in 2004.

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