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Brorman Family History

Brorman 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: Brotman, Broman, Borman, Broerman, Brosman, Brodman, Boorman, Norman

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Where is the Brorman family from?

You can see how Brorman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brorman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Brorman families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 6 Brorman families living in Nairnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brorman's in Scotland. Nairnshire had the highest population of Brorman families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brorman 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 Brorman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brorman. 50% of Brorman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Brorman women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farming
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Brorman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Brorman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brorman 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Brorman. 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 7 military records available for the last name Brorman. For the veterans among your Brorman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brorman lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Brorman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Brorman in 1975 was 36, and 26 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brorman 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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