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Brobson Family History

Brobson Surname Meaning

see Brabazon.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Brobson family from?

You can see how Brobson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brobson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brobson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Brobson family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Brobson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Brobson families in 1911.
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What did your Brobson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brobson. 42% of Brobson men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Brobson women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brobson were Farm Laborer and Hairdresser.

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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
    42%
  • Machinist
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    60%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Hairdresser
    20%

What Brobson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brobson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brobson 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Brobson. 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 145 military records available for the last name Brobson. For the veterans among your Brobson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brobson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Brobson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Brobson in 1966 was 67, and 83 in 2004.

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