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Broesder Family History

Broesder 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: Broeder, Roesler, Broder, Roeder, Brender, Brester, Boender, Broeker

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Where is the Broesder family from?

You can see how Broesder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broesder family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Broesder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Broesder family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Broesder's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Broesder families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broesder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Broesder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Broesder. 67% of Broesder men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Broesder women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    67%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Broesder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 434 census records available for the last name Broesder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broesder 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Broesder. 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 69 military records available for the last name Broesder. For the veterans among your Broesder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broesder lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Broesder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Broesder in 1965 was 60, and 80 in 2004.

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