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Brobander Family History

Brobander 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: Bolander, Brander, Brabender, Rosander, Bronder, Brandel, Branden

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Where is the Brobander family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brobander 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 Brobander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brobander. 100% of Brobander men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Brobander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brobander 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Brobander. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, 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 Brobander. For the veterans among your Brobander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brobander lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Brobander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Brobander in 1970 was 64, and 92 in 1998.

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