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Bromagen Family History

Bromagen 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: Brumagin, Broaden, Brumage, Broman, Brimage, Ramage, Roman, Bogen

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Where is the Bromagen family from?

You can see how Bromagen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bromagen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bromagen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Bromagen families living in Indiana. This was about 53% of all the recorded Bromagen's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Bromagen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bromagen 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 Bromagen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bromagen. 82% of Bromagen men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    82%
  • Laborer
    19%

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Census Records

There are 432 census records available for the last name Bromagen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bromagen 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Bromagen. 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 144 military records available for the last name Bromagen. For the veterans among your Bromagen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bromagen lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Bromagen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bromagen in 1947 was 45, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bromagen 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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