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Brofsky Family History

Brofsky 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: Brodsky, Borofsky, Brosky, Grodsky, Trosky, Broski, Kofsky, Bransky

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Where is the Brofsky family from?

You can see how Brofsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brofsky family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Brofsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Brofsky family living in Iowa Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Brofsky's in USA. Iowa Territory had the highest population of Brofsky families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brofsky 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 Brofsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brofsky. 60% of Brofsky men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Tailor
    40%

What Brofsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 356 census records available for the last name Brofsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brofsky 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Brofsky. 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 54 military records available for the last name Brofsky. For the veterans among your Brofsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brofsky lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Brofsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Brofsky in 1962 was 58, and 66 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brofsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brofsky 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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