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Brolin Family History

Brolin Surname 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


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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 1891 there were 9 Brolin families living in Cornwall. This was about 82% of all the recorded Brolin's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Brolin families in 1891.
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What did your Brolin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Brolin. 100% of Brolin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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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 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 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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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brolin 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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