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Brossman Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Brossmann: variant of Bross .

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


Similar surnames: Brosman, Rossman, Bassman, Crossman, Crosman, Brotzman, Mossman

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Where is the Brossman family from?

You can see how Brossman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brossman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Brossman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Brossman families living in Quebec. This was about 33% of all the recorded Brossman's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Brossman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brossman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brossman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Brossman. 100% of Brossman men worked as a Labourer. .

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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

  • Labourer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Brossman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brossman 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 345 immigration records available for the last name Brossman. 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 592 military records available for the last name Brossman. For the veterans among your Brossman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brossman lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Brossman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Brossman in 1957 was 57, and 76 in 2004.

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