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Brohlin Family History

Brohlin 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: Brolin, Bohlin, Bohlen, Brislin, Rolin, Bolin, Rochlin, Troglin

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

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Brohlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brohlin 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Brohlin. 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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There are 25 military records available for the last name Brohlin. For the veterans among your Brohlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brohlin lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Brohlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Brohlin in 1973 was 81, and 83 in 2004.

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