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Broemer Family History

Broemer 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: Roemer, Bloemer, Bremer, Broeker, Broeder, Kroemer, Brommer, Brosmer

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Where is the Broemer family from?

You can see how Broemer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broemer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Broemer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Broemer families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Broemer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Broemer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broemer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Broemer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Broemer. 64% of Broemer men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Broemer women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Broemer were Laborer and Secretary. .

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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
    64%
  • Farming
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    67%
  • Secretary
    34%
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Census Records

There are 616 census records available for the last name Broemer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broemer 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Broemer. 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 49 military records available for the last name Broemer. For the veterans among your Broemer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broemer lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Broemer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Broemer in 1960 was 58, and 67 in 2004.

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