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Brostowski Family History

Brostowski Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bronowski, Chrostowski, Brodowski, Rostkowski, Brozowski, Borowski

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Where is the Brostowski family from?

You can see how Brostowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brostowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brostowski family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Brostowski's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Brostowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brostowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Brostowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brostowski 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Brostowski. 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 44 military records available for the last name Brostowski. For the veterans among your Brostowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brostowski lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Brostowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Brostowski in 1962 was 67, and 91 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brostowski ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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