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Broll Family History

Broll Name Meaning

German: nickname for a fat man from Swabian brollig ‘fat’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Droll, Brill, Kroll, Troll, Groll, Grill, Boll, Brull, Broda, Bolt

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Where is the Broll family from?

You can see how Broll families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broll family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Broll families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Broll families living in Maryland. This was about 41% of all the recorded Broll's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Broll families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broll surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Broll ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Broll. 47% of Broll men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Broll women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Broll were Farm Laborer and Housekeeper. .

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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
    47%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    28%
  • Cook
    19%
  • House Keeper
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Broll. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broll 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 525 immigration records available for the last name Broll. 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 955 military records available for the last name Broll. For the veterans among your Broll ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broll lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Broll life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Broll in 1963 was 72, and 77 in 2004.

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