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Broege Family History

Broege Surname Meaning

German (Bröge): see Broge.

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


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Where is the Broege family from?

You can see how Broege families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broege family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Broege families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Broege families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Broege's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Broege families in 1891.
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What did your Broege ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Broege. 58% of Broege men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Broege women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Broege were Machinist and Teacher.

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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
    58%
  • Proprietor
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Machinist
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Broege family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 731 census records available for the last name Broege. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broege 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Broege. 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 79 military records available for the last name Broege. For the veterans among your Broege ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broege lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Broege life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Broege in 1965 was 76, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broege 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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