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Broitzmann Family History

Broitzmann 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: Breitzman, Brotzman, Kritzman, Brotman, Protzman, Brockmann, Breitman

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Where is the Broitzmann family from?

You can see how Broitzmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broitzmann family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Broitzmann families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Broitzmann's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Broitzmann families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broitzmann 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 Broitzmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Broitzmann. 100% of Broitzmann men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Broitzmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Broitzmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broitzmann 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Broitzmann. 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 Broitzmann. For the veterans among your Broitzmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broitzmann lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1995, in the United States, Broitzmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Broitzmann in 1967 was 74, and 80 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Broitzmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broitzmann 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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