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Brombaugh Family History

Brombaugh 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: Brumbaugh, Tombaugh, Bronaugh, Crumbaugh, Rumbaugh, Trobaugh

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Where is the Brombaugh family from?

You can see how Brombaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brombaugh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Brombaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Brombaugh families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brombaugh's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Brombaugh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brombaugh 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 Brombaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brombaugh. 60% of Brombaugh 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
    60%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Shipping Clerk
    20%

What Brombaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 841 census records available for the last name Brombaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brombaugh 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Brombaugh. 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 86 military records available for the last name Brombaugh. For the veterans among your Brombaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brombaugh lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Brombaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Brombaugh in 1952 was 54, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brombaugh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brombaugh 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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