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Broelmann Family History

Broelmann 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: Bollmann, Bohlmann, Brockmann, Boelman, Broerman, Bermann, Rehmann

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Where is the Broelmann family from?

You can see how Broelmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broelmann family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Broelmann family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Broelmann's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Broelmann families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broelmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Broelmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broelmann 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Broelmann. 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 6 military records available for the last name Broelmann. For the veterans among your Broelmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broelmann lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Broelmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Broelmann in 1976 was 83, and 81 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broelmann 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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