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Broehm Family History

Broehm 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: Boehm, Brehm, Roehm, Rehm, Bohm, Brahm, Bream, Riehm, Broom, Bruehl

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Where is the Broehm family from?

You can see how Broehm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broehm family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Broehm families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Broehm families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Broehm's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Broehm families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broehm surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Broehm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Broehm. 50% of Broehm men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Broehm women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    50%
  • Coal Dealer
    30%
  • Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Broehm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 333 census records available for the last name Broehm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broehm 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Broehm. 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 77 military records available for the last name Broehm. For the veterans among your Broehm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broehm lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Broehm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Broehm in 1963 was 77, and 75 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broehm 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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