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Brossa Family History

Brossa 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: Bross, Rossa, Ross, Cross, Rosa, Gross, Brouse, Boss, Bressan, Bosse

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Where is the Brossa family from?

You can see how Brossa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brossa family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Brossa families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Brossa families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Brossa's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Brossa families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brossa 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 Brossa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brossa. 100% of Brossa men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Brossa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Brossa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brossa 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Brossa. 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 12 military records available for the last name Brossa. For the veterans among your Brossa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brossa lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Brossa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Brossa in 1969 was 46, and 76 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brossa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brossa 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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