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Brosand Family History

Brosand 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: Brand, Boland, Breland, Roland, Broman, Brogan, Broad, Rosano

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Where is the Brosand family from?

You can see how Brosand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brosand family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brosand family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Brosand's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Brosand families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brosand surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Brosand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brosand 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Brosand. 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 7 military records available for the last name Brosand. For the veterans among your Brosand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brosand lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brosand 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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