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Broleman Family History

Broleman 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: Boleman, Coleman, Roseman, Goleman, Brotman, Rodeman, Brockman

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Where is the Broleman family from?

You can see how Broleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broleman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Broleman family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Broleman's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Broleman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broleman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Broleman ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Broleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broleman 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Broleman. 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 14 military records available for the last name Broleman. For the veterans among your Broleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broleman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Broleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Broleman in 1965 was 69, and 80 in 1995.

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