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Brosz Family History

Brosz Surname Meaning

Polish: from a pet form of Ambrozy Polish form of the Latin personal name Ambrosius (see Ambrose).

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


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Where is the Brosz family from?

You can see how Brosz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brosz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brosz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Brosz families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Brosz's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Brosz families in 1911.
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What did your Brosz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brosz. 37% of Brosz men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Brosz women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farm Labor
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Brosz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brosz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brosz 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 264 immigration records available for the last name Brosz. 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 187 military records available for the last name Brosz. For the veterans among your Brosz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brosz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Brosz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Brosz in 1962 was 80, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brosz 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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