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Brorsen Family History

Brorsen 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: Brouse, Broten, Rosen, Boren, Bossen, Broaden, Borden, Broden, Prosen

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Where is the Brorsen family from?

You can see how Brorsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brorsen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Brorsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Brorsen family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Brorsen's in USA. California had the highest population of Brorsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brorsen 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 Brorsen ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Contractor
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    40%

What Brorsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Brorsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brorsen 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Brorsen. 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 Brorsen. For the veterans among your Brorsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brorsen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Brorsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Brorsen in 1965 was 81, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brorsen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brorsen 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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