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Broomer Family History

Broomer Name Meaning

English: habitational name from Bramber Farm or Bremere Rife in North Mundham (Sussex) or from Broomer Farm in Birdham (Sussex).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Boomer, Bloomer, Groomer, Brooker, Brooner, Broome, Brommer, Brosmer

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Where is the Broomer family from?

You can see how Broomer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broomer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Broomer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 4 Broomer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 36% of all the recorded Broomer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Broomer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broomer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Broomer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Broomer. 39% of Broomer men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Broomer women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Broomer were Take Off Man and Childrens Nurse. .

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Take Off Man
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    43%
  • Spinner
    29%
  • Childrens Nurse
    29%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Broomer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broomer 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 303 immigration records available for the last name Broomer. 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 267 military records available for the last name Broomer. For the veterans among your Broomer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broomer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Broomer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Broomer in 1966 was 86, and 60 in 2003.

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