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Swedish (Broström): ornamental compound of bro ‘bridge’ + ström ‘river’.
The Brostrom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brostrom families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 of 33 Brostrom families living in Wisconsin. This was about 45% of all the recorded Brostrom's in the USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Brostrom families in 1880.
In 1920 there were 21 of 136 Brostrom families living in Minnesota. This was about 15% of all the recorded Brostrom's in the USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Brostrom families in 1920.
In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the UK named Brostrom.
In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the US named Brostrom. 19% of Brostrom men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Brostrom women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brostrom were Machinist and Waitress.
Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Brostrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Brostrom in 1955 was 51, and 71 in 2004. An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brostrom ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family.
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