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Broghamer Family History

Broghamer 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: Brushaber, Boehmer, Brother, Bramer, Brigham, Brougham, Brehmer

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Where is the Broghamer family from?

You can see how Broghamer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broghamer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Broghamer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Broghamer families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Broghamer's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Broghamer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broghamer 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 Broghamer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Broghamer. 50% of Broghamer men 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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Upholsterer
    50%

What Broghamer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 488 census records available for the last name Broghamer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broghamer 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Broghamer. 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 56 military records available for the last name Broghamer. For the veterans among your Broghamer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broghamer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Broghamer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Broghamer in 1966 was 91, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Broghamer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broghamer 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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