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Broitman Family History

Broitman 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: Brotman, Breitman, Roitman, Reitman, Brockman, Broman, Bronfman

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Where is the Broitman family from?

You can see how Broitman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broitman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Broitman families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Broitman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Broitman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broitman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Broitman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Broitman. 40% of Broitman men worked as an Operator and 100% of Broitman women worked as an Operator. .

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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

  • Operator
    40%
  • Meat Cutter
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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What Broitman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Broitman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broitman 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 344 immigration records available for the last name Broitman. 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 56 military records available for the last name Broitman. For the veterans among your Broitman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broitman lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Broitman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Broitman in 1961 was 52, and 90 in 2004.

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