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Broomell Family History

Broomell Surname Meaning

English: probably a variant of Broomhall.

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


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Where is the Broomell family from?

You can see how Broomell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broomell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Broomell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Broomell families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Broomell's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Broomell families in 1911.
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What did your Broomell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Broomell. 67% of Broomell men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Broomell women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Broomell were Grocery Clerk 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
    67%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Lawyer
    12%
  • Grocery Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Broomell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Broomell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broomell 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Broomell. 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 167 military records available for the last name Broomell. For the veterans among your Broomell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broomell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Broomell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Broomell in 1963 was 78, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broomell 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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