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Broxterman Family History

Broxterman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Broxtermann: topographic name from Brock for someone living by a stream or a habitational name for someone from Broxten near Osnabrück named with the same word.

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


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Where is the Broxterman family from?

You can see how Broxterman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broxterman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Broxterman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Broxterman families living in Kansas. This was about 58% of all the recorded Broxterman's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Broxterman families in 1880.
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What did your Broxterman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Broxterman. 42% of Broxterman men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Broxterman women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Broxterman were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Servant
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Broxterman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broxterman 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Broxterman. 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 175 military records available for the last name Broxterman. For the veterans among your Broxterman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broxterman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Broxterman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Broxterman in 1964 was 65, and 66 in 2004.

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