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Bromen Family History

Bromen 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: Broten, Broman, Broden, Brown, Boden, Roman, Bogen, Romeo, Bromley

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Where is the Bromen family from?

You can see how Bromen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bromen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bromen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Bromen family living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bromen's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Bromen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bromen 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 Bromen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bromen. 50% of Bromen men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bromen women worked as a Domestic.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Domestic
    100%

What Bromen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 512 census records available for the last name Bromen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bromen 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Bromen. 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 68 military records available for the last name Bromen. For the veterans among your Bromen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bromen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Bromen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bromen in 1968 was 73, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bromen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bromen 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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