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Bromell Family History

Bromell Surname Meaning

English (Devon): perhaps a habitational name from Broom Hill (Farm) in Broad Clyst (Devon).

English: in Britain this was formerly a variant of Broomhall where it may now be extinct.

It is possible that this variant survives in the US.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bromell family from?

You can see how Bromell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bromell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bromell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 26 Bromell families living in Ontario. This was about 81% of all the recorded Bromell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bromell families in 1911.
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What did your Bromell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bromell. 47% of Bromell men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Bromell women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bromell were Manager and Maid.

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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
    47%
  • Laborer
    39%
  • Manager
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Servant
    19%
  • Maid
    13%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Bromell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bromell 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 278 immigration records available for the last name Bromell. 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 371 military records available for the last name Bromell. For the veterans among your Bromell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bromell lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Bromell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bromell in 1956 was 40, and 63 in 2004.

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