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Bromeley Family History

Bromeley 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: Bromley, Bramley, Brimley, Bromell, Gromley, Broadley, Trombley

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Where is the Bromeley family from?

You can see how Bromeley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bromeley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bromeley families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Bromeley families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bromeley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bromeley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bromeley 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 Bromeley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bromeley. 50% of Bromeley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Retired From Work
    50%

What Bromeley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 398 census records available for the last name Bromeley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bromeley 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Bromeley. 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 17 military records available for the last name Bromeley. For the veterans among your Bromeley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bromeley lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Bromeley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Bromeley in 1965 was 84, and 90 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bromeley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bromeley 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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