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Brohamer Family History

Brohamer Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bramer, Brehmer, Rohmer, Bohmer, Krohmer, Brommer, Brosmer, Bodamer

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Where is the Brohamer family from?

You can see how Brohamer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brohamer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brohamer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Brohamer family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brohamer's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Brohamer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brohamer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Brohamer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brohamer 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Brohamer. 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 17 military records available for the last name Brohamer. For the veterans among your Brohamer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brohamer lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Brohamer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Brohamer in 1961 was 68, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brohamer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brohamer 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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