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Brosey Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Brose or of German and Swiss German Brosi .

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


Similar surnames: Brose, Broskey, Brey, Brosi, Bose, Brosh, Broski, Briskey, Brasel

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Where is the Brosey family from?

You can see how Brosey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brosey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Brosey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Brosey families living in Ontario. This was about 89% of all the recorded Brosey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Brosey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brosey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brosey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Mender were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brosey. 48% of Brosey men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Brosey women worked as a Mender. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brosey were Shipper and Maid. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • General Farmer
    9%
  • Shipper
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Mender
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Brosey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brosey 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Brosey. 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 357 military records available for the last name Brosey. For the veterans among your Brosey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brosey lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Brosey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Brosey in 1958 was 45, and 66 in 2004.

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