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Brolsky Family History

Brolsky 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, Brosky, Borofsky, Grodsky, Trosky, Wolsky, Broski, Polsky

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Where is the Brolsky family from?

You can see how Brolsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brolsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Brolsky families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Brolsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Brolsky families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Brolsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brolsky 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Brolsky. 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 Brolsky. For the veterans among your Brolsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brolsky lifespan?

Average Brolsky life expectancy in 1975 was 94 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brolsky 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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