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Brohey Family History

Brohey 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: Brosey, Broten, Bromley, Broady, Brother, Braley, Bruley, Bushey

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Where is the Brohey family from?

You can see how Brohey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brohey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brohey families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Brohey family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Brohey's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Brohey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brohey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brohey ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Brohey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brohey 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Brohey. 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 Brohey. For the veterans among your Brohey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brohey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1985, in the United States, Brohey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Brohey in 1965 was 83, and 75 in 1985.

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