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Brobston Family History

Brobston 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: Bronston, Royston, Rolston, Boston, Broxton, Roston, Croston, Brabson

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Where is the Brobston family from?

You can see how Brobston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brobston family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brobston families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Brobston families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brobston's in USA. New York had the highest population of Brobston families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brobston 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 Brobston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brobston. 67% of Brobston men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    67%
  • Miner
    34%

What Brobston family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 694 census records available for the last name Brobston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brobston 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Brobston. 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 118 military records available for the last name Brobston. For the veterans among your Brobston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brobston lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Brobston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Brobston in 1961 was 61, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brobston

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brobston 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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