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Broffol Family History

Broffol 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: Crofton, Griffo, Ruffo, Broxton, Brook, Crofoot, Boff, Riffel

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Where is the Broffol family from?

You can see how Broffol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broffol family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Broffol families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Broffol's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Broffol families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broffol surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Broffol 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 Broffol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broffol 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Broffol. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Broffol. For the veterans among your Broffol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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