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Brosnon Family History

Brosnon 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, Boston, Broxton, Rosson, Bryson, Roston, Croston, Bosson

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Where is the Brosnon family from?

You can see how Brosnon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brosnon family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brosnon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Brosnon families living in California. This was about 35% of all the recorded Brosnon's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Brosnon families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Brosnon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brosnon 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Brosnon. 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 10 military records available for the last name Brosnon. For the veterans among your Brosnon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brosnon lifespan?

Average Brosnon life expectancy in 1988 was 73 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brosnon 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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