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Bromm Family History

Bromm Name Meaning

German: variant of Brumm

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


Similar surnames: Romm, Kromm, Brum, Brom, Brems, Brumm, Braum, Brimm, Drumm, Romp

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Where is the Bromm family from?

You can see how Bromm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bromm family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bromm families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Bromm families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Bromm's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bromm families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bromm surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bromm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bromm. 43% of Bromm men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Bromm women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bromm were Salesman 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Mechanic
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bromm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bromm 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 456 immigration records available for the last name Bromm. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 600 military records available for the last name Bromm. For the veterans among your Bromm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bromm lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Bromm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Bromm in 1961 was 59, and 73 in 2004.

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