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Brol Family History

Brol 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: Brow, Krol, Broz, Bro, Bol, Broe, Buol, Brom, Broll, Brod

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Where is the Brol family from?

You can see how Brol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brol family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Brol families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Brol families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Brol's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Brol families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brol 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 Brol ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Brol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brol 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Brol. 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 19 military records available for the last name Brol. For the veterans among your Brol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brol lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2000, in the United States, Brol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Brol in 1987 was 59, and 65 in 2000.

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