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Broshanan Family History

Broshanan 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: Brosnan, Bohanan, Brosnahan, Krishnan, Groshans, Bresnahan, Buchanan

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Where is the Broshanan family from?

You can see how Broshanan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broshanan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Broshanan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Broshanan families living in California. This was about 60% of all the recorded Broshanan's in USA. California had the highest population of Broshanan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broshanan 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 40 census records available for the last name Broshanan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broshanan 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Broshanan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Broshanan. For the veterans among your Broshanan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broshanan lifespan?

Average Broshanan life expectancy in 1976 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broshanan 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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