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Brolles Family History

Brolles 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: Bolles, Broyles, Bolle, Bromley, Balles, Boller, Roller, Belles

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Where is the Brolles family from?

You can see how Brolles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brolles family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Brolles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Brolles family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Brolles's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Brolles families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brolles surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brolles ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Brolles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brolles 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Brolles. 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 5 military records available for the last name Brolles. For the veterans among your Brolles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brolles lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1996, in the United States, Brolles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Brolles in 1987 was 91, and 95 in 1996.

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