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Broiles Family History

Broiles 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: Briles, Broyles, Bromley, Brines, Brailey, Bailes, Biles, Robles

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Where is the Broiles family from?

You can see how Broiles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broiles family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Broiles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Broiles families living in Tennessee. This was about 88% of all the recorded Broiles's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Broiles families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broiles surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Broiles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Broiles. 36% of Broiles 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Carpenter
    22%
  • Salesman
    15%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Broiles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broiles 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Broiles. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 350 military records available for the last name Broiles. For the veterans among your Broiles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broiles lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Broiles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Broiles in 1951 was 53, and 78 in 2003.

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