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Bromiley Family History

Bromiley Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Bromiley near Bolton (Lancashire).

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


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Where is the Bromiley family from?

You can see how Bromiley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bromiley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bromiley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Bromiley families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Bromiley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bromiley families in 1911.
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What did your Bromiley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cotton Spinner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bromiley. 50% of Bromiley men worked as a Cotton Spinner and 84% of Bromiley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bromiley were General Labourer and Shop Assistant.

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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 1939

  • Cotton Spinner
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    3%
  • Shop Assistant
    3%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Bromiley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bromiley 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 399 immigration records available for the last name Bromiley. 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 446 military records available for the last name Bromiley. For the veterans among your Bromiley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bromiley lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Bromiley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bromiley in 1959 was 52, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bromiley ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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