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Brobst Family History

Brobst Surname Meaning

German: variant of Probst.

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


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Where is the Brobst family from?

You can see how Brobst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brobst family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Brobst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Brobst families living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brobst's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Brobst families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brobst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Brobst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brobst. 21% of Brobst men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Brobst women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brobst were Salesman and Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    5%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Seamstress
    6%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Brobst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brobst 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 443 immigration records available for the last name Brobst. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Brobst. For the veterans among your Brobst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brobst lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Brobst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Brobst in 1944 was 61, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brobst

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brobst 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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