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Brosky Name Meaning

American shortened form of Ukrainian Borovsky Slovak or Czech Borovský and possibly also of some other similarly spelled Slavic names. It is also a variant of Broski which is in great part of Polish origin.

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


Similar surnames: Broskey, Brusky, Broski, Trosky, Brisky, Brodsky, Brody, Briskey

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Where is the Brosky family from?

You can see how Brosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brosky family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Brosky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Brosky family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Brosky's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Brosky families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brosky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brosky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brosky. 36% of Brosky men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Brosky women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brosky were Bartender and Typist. .

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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
    36%
  • New Worker
    8%
  • Machinist
    8%
  • Bartender
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Waitress
    15%
  • Typist
    15%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Brosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brosky 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Brosky. 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 749 military records available for the last name Brosky. For the veterans among your Brosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brosky lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Brosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Brosky in 1955 was 32, and 82 in 2004.

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