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Brosam Family History

Brosam 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: Rosa, Balsam, Bream, Bolam, Bross, Bosak, Braham, Rosas, Broom, Bram

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Where is the Brosam family from?

You can see how Brosam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brosam family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brosam families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Brosam families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Brosam's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Brosam families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brosam 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 Brosam ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farm Hand
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Brosam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brosam 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 Brosam. 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 78 military records available for the last name Brosam. For the veterans among your Brosam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brosam lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Brosam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Brosam in 1967 was 73, and 38 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brosam 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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