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Broiher Family History

Broiher 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: Brother, Brier, Brasher, Rother, Brecher, Broder, Breiter, Brothers

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Where is the Broiher family from?

You can see how Broiher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broiher family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Broiher families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Broiher's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Broiher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broiher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Broiher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Broiher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broiher 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Broiher. 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 2 military records available for the last name Broiher. For the veterans among your Broiher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broiher lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Broiher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Broiher in 1980 was 93, and 53 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broiher 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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