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Broeg Family History

Broeg Name 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: Broer, Broe, Brong, Rong, Brock, Brown, Brow, Borg, Brue, Briel

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Where is the Broeg family from?

You can see how Broeg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broeg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Broeg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Broeg families living in Breconshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Broeg's in United Kingdom. Breconshire had the highest population of Broeg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broeg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Broeg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Broeg. 100% of Broeg 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Broeg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broeg 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 Broeg. 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 233 military records available for the last name Broeg. For the veterans among your Broeg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broeg lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Broeg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Broeg in 1960 was 31, and 77 in 2004.

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