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Brouer Family History

Brouer 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: Bruer, Broder, Broer, Brauer, Broner, Breuer, Brouwer, Brower, Broker

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Where is the Brouer family from?

You can see how Brouer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brouer family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brouer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 4 Brouer families living in Ayrshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Brouer's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Brouer families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brouer 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 Brouer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brouer. 42% of Brouer men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Brouer women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brouer were Machinist and 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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Machinist
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    29%
  • Housewife
    22%
  • New Worker
    22%
  • Clerk
    15%

What Brouer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 718 census records available for the last name Brouer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brouer 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Brouer. 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 247 military records available for the last name Brouer. For the veterans among your Brouer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brouer lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1999, in the United States, Brouer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Brouer in 1975 was 66, and 83 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brouer 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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