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Broene Family History

Broene 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: Groene, Browne, Breene, Brown, Boone, Brent, Breese, Borne, Brouse

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Where is the Broene family from?

You can see how Broene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broene family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Broene families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Broene families living in Michigan. This was about 95% of all the recorded Broene's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Broene families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broene 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 170 census records available for the last name Broene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broene 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Broene. 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 21 military records available for the last name Broene. For the veterans among your Broene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broene lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Broene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Broene in 1948 was 80, and 81 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broene 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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