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Brolus Family History

Brolus 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: Bolus, Brous, Brus, Brouse, Bross, Bonus, Bolas, Bogus, Brocks

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

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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Brolus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brolus 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Brolus. 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 1 military records available for the last name Brolus. For the veterans among your Brolus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brolus lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1994, in the United States, Brolus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Brolus in 1972 was 55, and 66 in 1994.

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