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Brosman Family History

Brosman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Brossmann a variant of Bross.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Brosman family from?

You can see how Brosman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brosman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brosman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 18 Brosman families living in Quebec. This was about 64% of all the recorded Brosman's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Brosman families in 1911.
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What did your Brosman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brosman. 20% of Brosman men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Brosman women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brosman were Chauffeur and New Worker.

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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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Chauffeur
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Brosman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brosman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Brosman. 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 530 military records available for the last name Brosman. For the veterans among your Brosman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brosman lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Brosman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Brosman in 1951 was 39, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brosman 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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