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Brotzman Family History

Brotzman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Brotzmann: enlarged form of Brotz. Compare Prutzman.

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


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Where is the Brotzman family from?

You can see how Brotzman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brotzman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Brotzman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Brotzman families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Brotzman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Brotzman families in 1891.
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What did your Brotzman ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Brotzman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Brotzman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brotzman 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Brotzman. 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 735 military records available for the last name Brotzman. For the veterans among your Brotzman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brotzman lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Brotzman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Brotzman in 1950 was 47, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brotzman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brotzman 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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