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Brolia Family History

Brolia 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, Krolik, Bolla, Brogna, Rolin, Rodia, Troia, Golia, Rolla

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Where is the Brolia family from?

You can see how Brolia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brolia family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brolia families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Brolia family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brolia's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Brolia families in 1880.
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What did your Brolia ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Brolia. 100% of Brolia women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Brolia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Brolia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brolia 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Brolia. 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 3 military records available for the last name Brolia. For the veterans among your Brolia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brolia lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Brolia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Brolia in 1974 was 65, and 35 in 2001.

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