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Broese Family History

Broese 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: Breese, Brouse, Kroese, Froese, Boese, Roese, Briese, Brose, Rose

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Where is the Broese family from?

You can see how Broese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broese family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Broese families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Broese's in USA. New York had the highest population of Broese families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broese surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Broese ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Broese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broese 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Broese. 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 73 military records available for the last name Broese. For the veterans among your Broese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broese lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Broese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Broese in 1966 was 67, and 92 in 2003.

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