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Brolund Family History

Brolund 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: Boland, Gronlund, Breland, Roland, Burklund, Round, Bruland, Bylund

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Where is the Brolund family from?

You can see how Brolund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brolund family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brolund family living in Iowa. This was about 25% of all the recorded Brolund's in USA. Iowa and 3 other states had the highest population of Brolund families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brolund 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 199 census records available for the last name Brolund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brolund 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Brolund. 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 31 military records available for the last name Brolund. For the veterans among your Brolund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brolund lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Brolund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Brolund in 1963 was 76, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brolund 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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