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Broen Family History

Broen 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: Brown, Broten, Roen, Bruen, Boen, Broer, Broden, Breen, Groen, Bren

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Where is the Broen family from?

You can see how Broen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Broen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Broen family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Broen's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Broen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broen 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 Broen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Broen. 22% of Broen men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Broen women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Broen were Clerk and Maid. .

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    22%
  • Nurse
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Maid
    15%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Broen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broen 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 626 immigration records available for the last name Broen. 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 488 military records available for the last name Broen. For the veterans among your Broen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broen lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Broen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Broen in 1972 was 80, and 78 in 2002.

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