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Brosch Family History

Brosch Surname Meaning

German: from a vernacular pet form of the personal name Ambrosius (see Ambrose). Germanized form of Polish Broś and Broż, Czech Broš and Brož, Sorbian Broš: from a pet form of a personal name such as Polish and Sorbian Bronisław and Czech Bronislav (see Bronowski).

Or Polish Ambroży, Czech Ambrož, and Sorbian Ambroš ‘Ambrose’ (see Broz).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Brosch family from?

You can see how Brosch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brosch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Brosch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Brosch family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brosch's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Brosch families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brosch 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 Brosch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brosch. 26% of Brosch men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Brosch women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brosch were Foreman and Partner Proprietor.

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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

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farm Operator
    8%
  • Foreman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Housework
    12%
  • Partner Proprietor
    8%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Brosch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brosch 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 887 immigration records available for the last name Brosch. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Brosch. For the veterans among your Brosch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brosch lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Brosch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Brosch in 1953 was 31, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brosch 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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