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Bromfield Family History

Bromfield Name Meaning

English: variant of Broomfield .

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


Similar surnames: Brumfield, Broomfield, Bloomfield, Brownfield, Cofield, Breakfield

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Where is the Bromfield family from?

You can see how Bromfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bromfield family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bromfield families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 4 Bromfield families living in New York. This was about 27% of all the recorded Bromfield's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Bromfield families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bromfield 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 Bromfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bromfield. 27% of Bromfield men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Bromfield women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bromfield were Carpenter and Servant. .

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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
    27%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Servant
    12%
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Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Bromfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bromfield 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 Bromfield. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bromfield. For the veterans among your Bromfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bromfield lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bromfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Bromfield in 1963 was 73, and 74 in 2004.

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