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Brosenham Family History

Brosenham 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: Branham, Bonham, Rosenbaum, Rosenthal, Brougham, Rosenheim, Benham

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Where is the Brosenham family from?

You can see how Brosenham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brosenham family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brosenham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Brosenham families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brosenham's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Brosenham families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Brosenham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brosenham 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Brosenham. 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 11 military records available for the last name Brosenham. For the veterans among your Brosenham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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