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Brombe Family History

Brombe 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: Brouse, Bromley, Bobe, Bronte, Coombe, Combe, Frome, Bomba, Bramble

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Where is the Brombe family from?

You can see how Brombe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brombe family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Brombe families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Brombe family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Brombe's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Brombe families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brombe 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 27 census records available for the last name Brombe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brombe 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Brombe. 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 military records available for the last name Brombe. For the veterans among your Brombe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brombe lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1994, in the United States, Brombe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Brombe in 1993 was 60, and 67 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brombe 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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