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Brovas Family History

Brovas 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: Broas, Bras, Provan, Bross, Rodas, Rosas, Bolas, Grivas, Brocks

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Where is the Brovas family from?

You can see how Brovas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brovas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Brovas families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Brovas's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Brovas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brovas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brovas ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Brovas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brovas 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Brovas. 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 14 military records available for the last name Brovas. For the veterans among your Brovas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brovas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1992, in the United States, Brovas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Brovas in 1963 was 71, and 64 in 1992.

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