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Brorein Family History

Brorein 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: Broten, Boren, Broden, Boreen, Brodin, Borin, Brolin, Brogren, Morein

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Where is the Brorein family from?

You can see how Brorein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brorein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brorein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Brorein families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Brorein's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Brorein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brorein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brorein ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Brorein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brorein 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Brorein. 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 80 military records available for the last name Brorein. For the veterans among your Brorein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brorein lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1990, in the United States, Brorein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Brorein in 1961 was 54, and 95 in 1990.

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