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Broffel Family History

Broffel 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: Riffel, Griffel, Raffel, Koffel, Brockel, Proffer, Stoffel, Roffe

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What did your Broffel ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Broffel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broffel 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Broffel. 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 16 military records available for the last name Broffel. For the veterans among your Broffel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broffel lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Broffel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Broffel in 1978 was 50, and 80 in 2001.

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