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Brohner Family History

Brohner 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: Rohner, Bohner, Broner, Brooner, Browner, Bronner, Bodner, Kroner

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Where is the Brohner family from?

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

What did your Brohner ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Brohner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brohner 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Brohner. 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 21 military records available for the last name Brohner. For the veterans among your Brohner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brohner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Brohner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Brohner in 1964 was 72, and 65 in 2000.

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