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Broxmeyer Family History

Broxmeyer 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: Brockmeyer, Brimeyer, Strohmeyer, Brunmeier, Rosemeyer, Rothmeyer

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Where is the Broxmeyer family from?

You can see how Broxmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broxmeyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Broxmeyer families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Broxmeyer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Broxmeyer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broxmeyer 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 Broxmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Broxmeyer. 100% of Broxmeyer men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Broxmeyer women worked as a Saleslady.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Broxmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Broxmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broxmeyer 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Broxmeyer. 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 37 military records available for the last name Broxmeyer. For the veterans among your Broxmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broxmeyer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Broxmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Broxmeyer in 1962 was 70, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broxmeyer 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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