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Broter Family History

Broter 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: Broten, Brother, Broder, Broer, Broner, Brower, Broker, Rover, Boozer

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Where is the Broter family from?

You can see how Broter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broter family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Broter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Broter families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Broter's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Broter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broter 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 Broter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Broter. 100% of Broter men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Broter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Broter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broter 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Broter. 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 19 military records available for the last name Broter. For the veterans among your Broter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broter lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1983, in the United States, Broter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Broter in 1978 was 88, and 87 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broter 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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