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Brostrom Family History

Brostrom Surname Meaning

Swedish (Broström): ornamental compound of bro ‘bridge’ + ström ‘river’.

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


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Where is the Brostrom family from?

You can see how Brostrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brostrom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brostrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Brostrom families living in Yorkshire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Brostrom's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Brostrom families in 1891.
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What did your Brostrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Brostrom. 100% of Brostrom 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Brostrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brostrom 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Brostrom. 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 504 military records available for the last name Brostrom. For the veterans among your Brostrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brostrom lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Brostrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Brostrom in 1955 was 51, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brostrom 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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