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Brohman Family History

Brohman 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: Frohman, Brotman, Broman, Bohman, Brosman, Brodman, Rohman, Grohman

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Where is the Brohman family from?

You can see how Brohman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brohman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brohman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 104 Brohman families living in Ontario. This was about 96% of all the recorded Brohman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Brohman families in 1911.
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What did your Brohman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Brohman. 68% of Brohman men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Brohman women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brohman were Laborer and Income. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    68%
  • Moulder
    11%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Income
    40%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Brohman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brohman 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 345 immigration records available for the last name Brohman. 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 190 military records available for the last name Brohman. For the veterans among your Brohman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brohman lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Brohman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Brohman in 1957 was 53, and 93 in 2003.

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