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Broemmer Family History

Broemmer 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: Bremmer, Bruemmer, Brommer, Boehmer, Roemer, Brammer, Bloemer

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Where is the Broemmer family from?

You can see how Broemmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broemmer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Broemmer families living in Illinois. This was about 43% of all the recorded Broemmer's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Broemmer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broemmer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Broemmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Broemmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broemmer 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Broemmer. 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 28 military records available for the last name Broemmer. For the veterans among your Broemmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broemmer lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Broemmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Broemmer in 1946 was 34, and 80 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broemmer 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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