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Brosco Family History

Brosco 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: Bosco, Brocco, Brosch, Brusco, Orosco, Brisco, Brock, Mosco, Bracco

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Where is the Brosco family from?

You can see how Brosco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brosco family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Brosco families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Brosco families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Brosco's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Brosco families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brosco 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 Brosco ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brosco. 72% of Brosco men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Baker
    29%

What Brosco family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 376 census records available for the last name Brosco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brosco 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Brosco. 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 109 military records available for the last name Brosco. For the veterans among your Brosco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brosco lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Brosco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Brosco in 1963 was 69, and 64 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brosco

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brosco 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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