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Brovie Family History

Brovie 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: Brodie, Grove, Brouse, Bove, Bronte, Bogie, Rovin, Bouie, Brooke

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Where is the Brovie family from?

You can see how Brovie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brovie family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 8 Brovie families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 89% of all the recorded Brovie's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Brovie families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brovie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brovie ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Brovie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brovie 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Brovie. 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 Brovie. For the veterans among your Brovie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brovie lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1991, in the United States, Brovie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Brovie in 1972 was 66, and 86 in 1991.

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