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Brovont Family History

Brovont 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: Provost, Brovold, Brown, Root, Boone, Brent, Broxton, Brook, Broten

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Where is the Brovont family from?

You can see how Brovont families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brovont family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brovont families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Brovont families living in Warwickshire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Brovont's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Brovont families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brovont surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brovont ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brovont. 47% of Brovont men worked as a Farmer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Farm Operator
    14%
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Census Records

There are 409 census records available for the last name Brovont. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brovont 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Brovont. 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 96 military records available for the last name Brovont. For the veterans among your Brovont ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brovont lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Brovont life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Brovont in 1968 was 68, and 40 in 2004.

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