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Broer Family History

Broer Surname Meaning

Dutch: from Middle Dutch broeder ‘brother’ a byname sometimes used for a younger son i.e. the brother of someone important; alternatively denoting a member of a guild.

Broer was also used as a personal name.

North German (also Bröer): shortened form of Broder.

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


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Where is the Broer family from?

You can see how Broer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Broer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 24 Broer families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Broer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Broer families in 1891.
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What did your Broer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Master Baker and Grocer Shopkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Broer. 100% of Broer men worked as a Master Baker and 100% of Broer women worked as a Grocer Shopkeeper.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Master Baker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Grocer Shopkeeper
    100%

What Broer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Broer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broer 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Broer. 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 438 military records available for the last name Broer. For the veterans among your Broer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broer lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Broer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Broer in 1960 was 37, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broer 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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