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Brose Family History

Brose Name Meaning

German: from a vernacular short form of the Latin personal name Ambrosius (see Ambrose ). Compare Broce .

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


Similar surnames: Bross, Bruse, Brosz, Prose, Blose, Bose, Rose, Brost, Brouse, Boss

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Where is the Brose family from?

You can see how Brose families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brose family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brose families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 32 Brose families living in Ontario. This was about 70% of all the recorded Brose's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Brose families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brose surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brose ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Brose. 54% of Brose men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Brose women worked as a Dressmaker. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Labourer
    31%
  • Carpenter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Dressmaker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Brose. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brose 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 Brose. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Brose. For the veterans among your Brose ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brose lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Brose life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Brose in 1948 was 39, and 78 in 2004.

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