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Brobs Family History

Brobs 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: Bross, Brons, Broas, Brous, Brobst, Broms, Ross, Brock, Cross, Brown

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Where is the Brobs family from?

You can see how Brobs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brobs family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Brobs families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 86% of all the recorded Brobs's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Brobs families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brobs 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 37 census records available for the last name Brobs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brobs 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 immigration records available for the last name Brobs. 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 military records available for the last name Brobs. For the veterans among your Brobs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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