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Broberg Family History

Broberg Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements bro ‘bridge’ + berg ‘mountain hill’.

Norwegian: habitational name from a farm name with the same meaning as 1 above.

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


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Where is the Broberg family from?

You can see how Broberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Broberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Broberg family living in Monmouthshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Broberg's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Broberg families in 1891.
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What did your Broberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Broberg. 100% of Broberg women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Broberg. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Broberg. For the veterans among your Broberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broberg lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Broberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Broberg in 1955 was 46, and 78 in 2004.

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