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Broman Family History

Broman Surname Meaning

English: from the Middle English personal name Bruman Bruneman Old English Brūnmann (from brūn ‘brown’ + mann ‘man’).

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements bro ‘bridge’ + man ‘man’.

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


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Where is the Broman family from?

You can see how Broman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Broman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 23 Broman families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Broman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Broman families in 1891.
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What did your Broman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Broman. 100% of Broman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Broman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broman 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Broman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Broman. For the veterans among your Broman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broman lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Broman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Broman in 1952 was 40, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broman 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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