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Brovald Family History

Brovald 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: Brovold, Bovard, Bravard, Broad, Ronald, Brevard, Brand, Bold, Boland

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Where is the Brovald family from?

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

What did your Brovald ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brovald. 48% of Brovald 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
    48%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Cook
    12%
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What Brovald family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Brovald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brovald 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Brovald. 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 14 military records available for the last name Brovald. For the veterans among your Brovald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brovald lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Brovald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Brovald in 1970 was 91, and 82 in 2001.

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