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Brofas Family History

Brofas 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: Broas, Bras, Bross, Rodas, Rosas, Bolas, Brocks, Rozas, Brooks, Brons

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What did your Brofas ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Brofas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brofas 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Brofas. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Brofas. For the veterans among your Brofas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brofas lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2000, in the United States, Brofas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Brofas in 1992 was 81, and 78 in 2000.

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