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Brosee Family History

Brosee 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: Brose, Bresee, Brosey, Rose, Brouse, Roser, Broten, Bronte, Bosse

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Where is the Brosee family from?

You can see how Brosee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brosee family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brosee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Brosee families living in Kentucky. This was about 43% of all the recorded Brosee's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Brosee families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brosee 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 169 census records available for the last name Brosee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brosee 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Brosee. 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 21 military records available for the last name Brosee. For the veterans among your Brosee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brosee lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1994, in the United States, Brosee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Brosee in 1972 was 87, and 86 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brosee 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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