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Broverman Family History

Broverman 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: Broerman, Braverman, Hoverman, Bowerman, Broxterman, Overman, Boerman

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Where is the Broverman family from?

You can see how Broverman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broverman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Broverman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Broverman families living in New York. This was about 23% of all the recorded Broverman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Broverman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broverman 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 Broverman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Broverman. 34% of Broverman men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Broverman women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Manager
    14%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Merchant
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Broverman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 747 census records available for the last name Broverman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broverman 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 258 immigration records available for the last name Broverman. 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 70 military records available for the last name Broverman. For the veterans among your Broverman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broverman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Broverman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Broverman in 1963 was 60, and 92 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Broverman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broverman 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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