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Broser Family History

Broser 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: Roser, Broder, Broer, Broner, Boser, Brose, Brower, Broker, Brosey

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Where is the Broser family from?

You can see how Broser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broser family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Broser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Broser families living in New Brunswick. This was about 36% of all the recorded Broser's in Canada. New Brunswick and 1 other province had the highest population of Broser families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broser 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 Broser ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Broser. 100% of Broser men worked as a Fisherman.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Fisherman
    100%

What Broser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 558 census records available for the last name Broser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broser 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Broser. 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 326 military records available for the last name Broser. For the veterans among your Broser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broser lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Broser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Broser in 1960 was 42, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broser 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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