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Brosko Family History

Brosko 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: Bosko, Broski, Rosko, Brosky, Brock, Brodsky, Brook, Bosco, Bross

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Where is the Brosko family from?

You can see how Brosko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brosko family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brosko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Brosko families living in Ontario. This was about 81% of all the recorded Brosko's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Brosko families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brosko 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 Brosko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brosko. 24% of Brosko men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Brosko women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brosko were Farm Laborer and Stenographer.

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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
    24%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%

What Brosko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brosko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brosko 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Brosko. 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 102 military records available for the last name Brosko. For the veterans among your Brosko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brosko lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Brosko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Brosko in 1965 was 75, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brosko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brosko 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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