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Broere Family History

Broere 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: Broer, Briere, Broers, Broeren, Breese, Brouse, Bronte, Brier, Bree

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Where is the Broere family from?

You can see how Broere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broere family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Broere families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Broere families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Broere's in USA. New York had the highest population of Broere families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broere surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Broere ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Broere. 34% of Broere men worked as a Farm 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

  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Bayman
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 462 census records available for the last name Broere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broere 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Broere. 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 59 military records available for the last name Broere. For the veterans among your Broere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broere lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Broere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Broere in 1961 was 38, and 83 in 2003.

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