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Bromhead Family History

Bromhead Surname Meaning

see Broomhead.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Bromhead family from?

You can see how Bromhead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bromhead family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bromhead families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 36 Bromhead families living in London. This was about 18% of all the recorded Bromhead's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bromhead families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bromhead 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 Bromhead ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Student and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bromhead. 25% of Bromhead men worked as a Student and 80% of Bromhead women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bromhead were Builders Labourer and Waitress.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Student
    25%
  • Shoe Salesman
    25%
  • Gas Fitter
    25%
  • Builders Labourer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Waitress
    3%

What Bromhead family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Bromhead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bromhead 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bromhead. 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 304 military records available for the last name Bromhead. For the veterans among your Bromhead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bromhead lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Bromhead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bromhead in 1957 was 40, and 102 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bromhead 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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