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Brofft Family History

Brofft 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: Croft, Boff, Proft, Brott, Boffa, Boroff, Braff, Brost, Groff, Crofut

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Where is the Brofft family from?

You can see how Brofft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brofft family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Brofft families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Brofft families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brofft's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Brofft families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brofft surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Brofft ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brofft. 50% of Brofft men worked as a Farmer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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What Brofft family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 441 census records available for the last name Brofft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brofft 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Brofft. 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 145 military records available for the last name Brofft. For the veterans among your Brofft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brofft lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Brofft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Brofft in 1964 was 72, and 85 in 2002.

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