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Brohl Family History

Brohl Surname Meaning

German (also Bröhl): variant of Bruehl.

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


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Where is the Brohl family from?

You can see how Brohl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brohl family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Brohl families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Brohl families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Brohl's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Brohl families in 1891.
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What did your Brohl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Store Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brohl. 24% of Brohl men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Brohl women worked as a Store Clerk.

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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
    24%
  • Baker
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Store Clerk
    100%

What Brohl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brohl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brohl 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Brohl. 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 357 military records available for the last name Brohl. For the veterans among your Brohl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brohl lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Brohl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Brohl in 1960 was 66, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brohl 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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