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Broling Family History

Broling 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: Brolin, Boling, Roling, Billing, Bolling, Cooling, Burling, Rolling

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Where is the Broling family from?

You can see how Broling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broling family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Broling families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Broling families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Broling's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Broling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Broling ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Broling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broling 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Broling. 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 16 military records available for the last name Broling. For the veterans among your Broling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broling lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1997, in the United States, Broling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Broling in 1962 was 74, and 93 in 1997.

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