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Broerman Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Brörmann: variant of Bröring (see Broering ) with the suffix -mann ‘man’ instead of -ing.

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


Similar surnames: Boerman, Rohrman, Akerman, Broman, Borman, Roetman, Brotman, Bronfman

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Where is the Broerman family from?

You can see how Broerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broerman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Broerman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Broerman families living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Broerman's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Broerman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broerman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Broerman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Broerman. 20% of Broerman men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Broerman women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Broerman were Salesman and Clerk. .

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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
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Nurse
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Broerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broerman 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Broerman. 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 255 military records available for the last name Broerman. For the veterans among your Broerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broerman lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Broerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Broerman in 1959 was 50, and 82 in 2004.

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