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Broma Family History

Broma 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: Roma, Broman, Broda, Brom, Bromm, Broms, Brock, Boda, Brown, Rosa

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Where is the Broma family from?

You can see how Broma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broma family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Broma families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Broma family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Broma's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Broma families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broma 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 Broma ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Shoe Cobbler
    100%

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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Broma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broma 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Broma. 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 14 military records available for the last name Broma. For the veterans among your Broma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broma lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broma 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Broma

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