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Brous Family History

Brous Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Braus . Dutch: variant of Brouws unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Booms, Rous, Byous, Brohl, Preus, Broun, Artus, Bross, Roufs, Rohs

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Where is the Brous family from?

You can see how Brous families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brous family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brous families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Brous families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Brous's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Brous families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brous surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brous ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brous. 26% of Brous men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Brous women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brous were Proprietor and New Worker. .

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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
    26%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    40%
  • Examiner
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Brous. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brous 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 307 immigration records available for the last name Brous. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 362 military records available for the last name Brous. For the veterans among your Brous ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brous lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Brous life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Brous in 1953 was 50, and 71 in 2004.

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