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Broyls Family History

Broyls 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: Broyles, Bross, Brocks, Brooks, Brons, Boyle, Broas, Royle, Roels

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Where is the Broyls family from?

You can see how Broyls families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broyls family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Broyls families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Broyls families living in Tennessee. This was about 89% of all the recorded Broyls's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Broyls families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broyls surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Broyls ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 681 census records available for the last name Broyls. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broyls 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Broyls. 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 67 military records available for the last name Broyls. For the veterans among your Broyls ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broyls lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Broyls life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Broyls in 1964 was 70, and 75 in 2003.

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