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Broens Family History

Broens 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: Brons, Broers, Brown, Brent, Broten, Bross, Brogna, Roen, Bruen

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Where is the Broens family from?

You can see how Broens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Broens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Broens families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Broens's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Broens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Broens ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Broens ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Broens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broens 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Broens. 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 17 military records available for the last name Broens. For the veterans among your Broens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broens lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Broens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Broens in 1978 was 71, and 78 in 2003.

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