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Brois Family History

Brois 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: Bross, Bois, Brons, Broas, Blois, Brais, Brous, Broms, Ross, Reis

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Where is the Brois family from?

You can see how Brois families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brois family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brois families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Brois family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Brois's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Brois families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brois surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brois ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Brois. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brois 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Brois. 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 35 military records available for the last name Brois. For the veterans among your Brois ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brois lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1984, in the United States, Brois life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Brois in 1974 was 51, and 30 in 1984.

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