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Broomall Family History

Broomall Surname Meaning

English (Staffordshire): variant of Broomhall. This surname is rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Broomall family from?

You can see how Broomall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broomall family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Broomall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Broomall families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 91% of all the recorded Broomall's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Broomall families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broomall 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 Broomall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Broomall. 22% of Broomall men worked as a Laborer and 46% of Broomall women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Broomall were Truck Driver and Secretary.

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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
    22%
  • Paperhanger
    8%
  • Mechanic
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    46%
  • Teacher
    37%
  • Secretary
    19%

What Broomall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Broomall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broomall 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 247 immigration records available for the last name Broomall. 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 627 military records available for the last name Broomall. For the veterans among your Broomall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broomall lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Broomall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Broomall in 1943 was 23, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broomall 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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