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Brof Family History

Brof Name 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: Brow, Grof, Broz, Bro, Broe, Brom, Brod, Brox, Broy, Baron

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Where is the Brof family from?

You can see how Brof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brof family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Brof families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Brof's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Brof families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brof surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brof ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Brof ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Brof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brof 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Brof. 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 11 military records available for the last name Brof. For the veterans among your Brof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brof lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1986, in the United States, Brof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Brof in 1964 was 71, and 89 in 1986.

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