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Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements bro ‘bridge’ + berg ‘mountain’, ‘hill’.
The Broberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Broberg families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 51 of 136 Broberg families living in Minnesota. This was about 38% of all the recorded Broberg's in the USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Broberg families in 1880.
In 1920 there were 56 of 272 Broberg families living in Minnesota. This was about 21% of all the recorded Broberg's in the USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Broberg families in 1920.
In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in Canada named Broberg.
In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the UK named Broberg.
In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the US named Broberg. 21% of Broberg men worked as a Farmer and 10% of Broberg women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Broberg were Carpenter and Teacher.
Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Broberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Broberg in 1955 was 46, and 78 in 2004. An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broberg ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family.
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