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Broihahn Family History

Broihahn 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: Breihan, Brian, Rohan, Brotman, Croghan, Broman, Drohan, Brogan

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Where is the Broihahn family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broihahn 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 Broihahn ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Broihahn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broihahn 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Broihahn. 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 9 military records available for the last name Broihahn. For the veterans among your Broihahn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broihahn lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Broihahn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Broihahn in 1964 was 74, and 40 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broihahn 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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