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Brotzman Family History

Brotzman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Brotzmann: enlarged form of Brotz. Compare Prutzman.

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


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Where is the Brotzman family from?

You can see how Brotzman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brotzman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Brotzman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 17 Brotzman families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Brotzman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Brotzman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brotzman 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 Brotzman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brotzman. 38% of Brotzman men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Brotzman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brotzman were Truck Driver 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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Machinist
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Nurse
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Brotzman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Brotzman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brotzman 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Brotzman. 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 735 military records available for the last name Brotzman. For the veterans among your Brotzman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brotzman lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Brotzman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Brotzman in 1950 was 47, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brotzman 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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