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Broll Family History

Broll Surname Meaning

German: nickname for a fat man from Swabian brollig ‘fat’.

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


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Where is the Broll family from?

You can see how Broll families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broll family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Broll families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Broll families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Broll's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Broll families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broll surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Broll ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Refugee was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Broll. 100% of Broll women worked as a Refugee.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Refugee
    100%

What Broll family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Broll. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broll 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 525 immigration records available for the last name Broll. 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 955 military records available for the last name Broll. For the veterans among your Broll ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broll lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Broll life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Broll in 1963 was 72, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Broll

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broll 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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