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Brohman Family History

Brohman 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: Frohman, Brotman, Broman, Bohman, Brosman, Brodman, Rohman, Grohman

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Where is the Brohman family from?

You can see how Brohman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brohman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brohman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Brohman family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Brohman's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Brohman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brohman 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 Brohman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brohman. 25% of Brohman men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Brohman women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brohman were Carpenter and Stenographer.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Carpenter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Brohman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Brohman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brohman 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 345 immigration records available for the last name Brohman. 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 190 military records available for the last name Brohman. For the veterans among your Brohman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brohman lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Brohman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Brohman in 1957 was 53, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brohman 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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