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Broering Family History

Broering Surname Meaning

German (Lower Saxony and Westphalia; Bröring): habitational name from a farm so named which once belonged to a certain Bröre and his kin.

The surname Bröring is also found in the Netherlands.

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


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Where is the Broering family from?

You can see how Broering families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broering family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Broering families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Broering families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Broering's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Broering families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broering 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 Broering ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Broering. 42% of Broering men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Broering women worked as a 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

  • Salesman
    42%
  • Farming
    25%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Broering family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Broering. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broering 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Broering. 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 156 military records available for the last name Broering. For the veterans among your Broering ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broering lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Broering life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Broering in 1958 was 30, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broering 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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