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Brofe Family History

Brofe 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: Broge, Broe, Brose, Brode, Broce, Browe, Brock, Rose, Rode, Brown

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Where is the Brofe family from?

You can see how Brofe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brofe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brofe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Brofe families living in Minnesota. This was about 88% of all the recorded Brofe's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Brofe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brofe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brofe ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Brofe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brofe 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Brofe. 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 2 military records available for the last name Brofe. For the veterans among your Brofe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brofe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1980, in the United States, Brofe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Brofe in 1963 was 80, and 92 in 1980.

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