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Broffitt Family History

Broffitt 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: Proffitt, Reffitt, Profitt, Proffit, Moffitt, Griffitt, Bruffett

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Where is the Broffitt family from?

You can see how Broffitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broffitt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Broffitt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Broffitt family living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Broffitt's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Broffitt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broffitt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Broffitt ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Broffitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broffitt 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Broffitt. 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 9 military records available for the last name Broffitt. For the veterans among your Broffitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broffitt lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1985, in the United States, Broffitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Broffitt in 1969 was 77, and 82 in 1985.

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