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Broomberg Family History

Broomberg 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: Bloomberg, Bromberg, Blomberg, Romberg, Broberg, Brumberg, Rhomberg

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Where is the Broomberg family from?

You can see how Broomberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broomberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Broomberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Broomberg families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Broomberg's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Broomberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broomberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Broomberg ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Broomberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broomberg 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Broomberg. 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 17 military records available for the last name Broomberg. For the veterans among your Broomberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broomberg lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Broomberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Broomberg in 1965 was 53, and 87 in 2000.

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