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Broyer Family History

Broyer 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: Troyer, Brayer, Boyer, Broder, Royer, Broer, Broner, Bloyer, Brower

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Where is the Broyer family from?

You can see how Broyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broyer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Broyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Broyer families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Broyer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Broyer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broyer 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 Broyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stitcher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Broyer. 36% of Broyer men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Broyer women worked as a Stitcher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Broyer were Proprietor and Clerk Typist.

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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
    36%
  • Truck Driver
    22%
  • Barber
    15%
  • Proprietor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stitcher
    60%
  • Clerk Typist
    40%

What Broyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Broyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broyer 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Broyer. 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 366 military records available for the last name Broyer. For the veterans among your Broyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broyer lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Broyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Broyer in 1959 was 35, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Broyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broyer 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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