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Bromer Family History

Bromer 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: Romer, Cromer, Bramer, Broder, Broer, Gromer, Boomer, Bremer, Fromer

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Where is the Bromer family from?

You can see how Bromer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bromer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bromer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Bromer families living in Ontario. This was about 29% of all the recorded Bromer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bromer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bromer 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 Bromer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bromer. 24% of Bromer men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Bromer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bromer were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    17%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Maid
    11%
  • Teacher
    9%

What Bromer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Bromer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bromer 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 792 immigration records available for the last name Bromer. 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 391 military records available for the last name Bromer. For the veterans among your Bromer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bromer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Bromer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Bromer in 1963 was 72, and 60 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bromer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bromer 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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