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Brohn Family History

Brohn 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: Brown, Bohn, Rohn, Krohn, Frohn, Broun, Bruhn, Crohn, Brohl, John

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Where is the Brohn family from?

You can see how Brohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brohn family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brohn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Brohn families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Brohn's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Brohn families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brohn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Brohn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brohn. 45% of Brohn men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Mechanic
    23%

What Brohn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 718 census records available for the last name Brohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brohn 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Brohn. 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 125 military records available for the last name Brohn. For the veterans among your Brohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brohn lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Brohn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Brohn in 1965 was 66, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brohn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brohn 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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