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Brouillett Family History

Brouillett 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: Brouillet, Brouillette, Bullett, Brouillard, Ouillette, Billett

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Where is the Brouillett family from?

You can see how Brouillett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brouillett family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Brouillett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Brouillett families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Brouillett's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Brouillett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brouillett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brouillett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brouillett. 50% of Brouillett 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
    50%
  • Sheet Metal Worker
    50%
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Census Records

There are 321 census records available for the last name Brouillett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brouillett 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Brouillett. 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 49 military records available for the last name Brouillett. For the veterans among your Brouillett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brouillett lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Brouillett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Brouillett in 1969 was 71, and 51 in 2003.

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