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Broofman Family History

Broofman 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: Bronfman, Brookman, Roffman, Brotman, Brockman, Broman, Bookman

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Where is the Broofman family from?

You can see how Broofman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broofman family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Broofman families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Broofman's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Broofman families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Broofman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broofman 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Broofman. 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 9 military records available for the last name Broofman. For the veterans among your Broofman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Broofman

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