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Brohel Family History

Brohel 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: Brohl, Borel, Briel, Rogel, Broten, Brother, Bohl, Bramel, Bogel

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Where is the Brohel family from?

You can see how Brohel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brohel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brohel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Brohel families living in Illinois. This was about 38% of all the recorded Brohel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Brohel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brohel 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 180 census records available for the last name Brohel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brohel 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Brohel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 19 military records available for the last name Brohel. For the veterans among your Brohel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brohel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Brohel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Brohel in 1965 was 50, and 52 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brohel 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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