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Broyle Family History

Broyle 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: Boyle, Royle, Croyle, Broyles, Boyce, Bolle, Hoyle, Foyle, Argyle

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Where is the Broyle family from?

You can see how Broyle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broyle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Broyle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Broyle family living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Broyle's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Broyle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broyle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Broyle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Broyle. 30% of Broyle men worked as a Waiter and 50% of Broyle women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Broyle were Laborer and Maid. .

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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

  • Waiter
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Fruit Picker
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
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Census Records

There are 549 census records available for the last name Broyle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broyle 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Broyle. 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 72 military records available for the last name Broyle. For the veterans among your Broyle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broyle lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Broyle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Broyle in 1964 was 74, and 70 in 2003.

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