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Brothman Family History

Brothman Surname 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: Rothman, Brotman, Brotzman, Boothman, Rochman, Frohman, Othman

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Where is the Brothman family from?

You can see how Brothman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brothman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Brothman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Brothman families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Brothman's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Brothman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brothman 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 Brothman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brothman. 34% of Brothman men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Brothman women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Proprietor
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Tailor
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Brothman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 878 census records available for the last name Brothman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brothman 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Brothman. 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 115 military records available for the last name Brothman. For the veterans among your Brothman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brothman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Brothman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Brothman in 1962 was 75, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brothman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brothman 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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