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Brouwer Family History

Brouwer Surname Meaning

Dutch: occupational name for a brewer of beer or ale Middle Dutch brouwere. This surname is also found in Germany.

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


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Where is the Brouwer family from?

You can see how Brouwer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brouwer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brouwer families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Brouwer families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Brouwer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Brouwer families in 1891.
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What did your Brouwer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Brouwer. 100% of Brouwer 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%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Brouwer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brouwer 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Brouwer. 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 979 military records available for the last name Brouwer. For the veterans among your Brouwer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brouwer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Brouwer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Brouwer in 1962 was 66, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brouwer 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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