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Brome Family History

Brome Surname Meaning

see Broom.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Brome family from?

You can see how Brome families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brome family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brome families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Brome families living in Alberta. This was about 38% of all the recorded Brome's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Brome families in 1911.
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What did your Brome ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brome. 19% of Brome men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Brome women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brome were Clerk and Servant.

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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
    19%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Maid
    10%
  • Servant
    10%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Brome. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brome 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 698 immigration records available for the last name Brome. 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 676 military records available for the last name Brome. For the veterans among your Brome ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brome lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Brome life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Brome in 1957 was 56, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brome 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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