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Brostman Family History

Brostman 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: Brotman, Brosman, Brossman, Crossman, Roseman, Rosman, Brockman

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Where is the Brostman family from?

You can see how Brostman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brostman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Brostman families living in New York. This was about 78% of all the recorded Brostman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Brostman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brostman 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 Brostman ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Brostman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Brostman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brostman 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Brostman. 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 9 military records available for the last name Brostman. For the veterans among your Brostman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brostman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Brostman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Brostman in 1962 was 66, and 88 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brostman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brostman 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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