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Brohm Family History

Brohm Surname Meaning

German: variant of Brahm. Compare Brom.

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


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Where is the Brohm family from?

You can see how Brohm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brohm family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brohm families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Brohm families living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Brohm's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Brohm families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brohm 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 Brohm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brohm. 30% of Brohm men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Brohm women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brohm were Minister and Nurse.

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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
    30%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Minister
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    28%
  • Secretary
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Nurse
    19%

What Brohm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Brohm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brohm 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 423 immigration records available for the last name Brohm. 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 692 military records available for the last name Brohm. For the veterans among your Brohm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brohm lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Brohm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Brohm in 1961 was 63, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brohm 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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