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Broenen Family History

Broenen 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: Broeren, Broten, Breeden, Breden, Brenes, Brenden, Brenn, Broaden

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Where is the Broenen family from?

You can see how Broenen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broenen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Broenen family living in Florida. This was about 50% of all the recorded Broenen's in USA. Florida and 1 other state had the highest population of Broenen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broenen 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 124 census records available for the last name Broenen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broenen 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Broenen. 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 16 military records available for the last name Broenen. For the veterans among your Broenen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broenen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Broenen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Broenen in 1967 was 59, and 61 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broenen 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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