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Brosig Family History

Brosig Name Meaning

German: patronymic from a vernacular pet form of the personal name Ambrosius (see Ambrose ).

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


Similar surnames: Brosch, Broski, Brose, Brosz, Brosius, Bross, Rosin, Blasi, Brozik

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Where is the Brosig family from?

You can see how Brosig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brosig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brosig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 22 Brosig families living in Texas. This was about 79% of all the recorded Brosig's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Brosig families in 1880.
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What did your Brosig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brosig. 48% of Brosig men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Laborer
    35%
  • Welder
    9%
  • Civil Engineer
    9%
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Census Records

There are 968 census records available for the last name Brosig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brosig 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 444 immigration records available for the last name Brosig. 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 744 military records available for the last name Brosig. For the veterans among your Brosig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brosig lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Brosig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Brosig in 1963 was 73, and 88 in 2004.

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