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Broeren Family History

Broeren Surname Meaning

Dutch: patronymic from the personal name Broer.

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


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Where is the Broeren family from?

You can see how Broeren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broeren family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Broeren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Broeren family living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Broeren's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Broeren families in 1891.
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What did your Broeren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Broeren. 50% of Broeren men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Pilot
    50%

What Broeren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 492 census records available for the last name Broeren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broeren 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Broeren. 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 55 military records available for the last name Broeren. For the veterans among your Broeren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broeren lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Broeren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Broeren in 1953 was 54, and 99 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broeren 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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