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Brose Family History

Brose Surname Meaning

German: from a vernacular short form of the Latin personal name Ambrosius (see Ambrose). Compare Broce.

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


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Where is the Brose family from?

You can see how Brose families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brose family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brose families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Brose families living in Lancashire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Brose's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Brose families in 1891.
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What did your Brose ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Brose. 100% of Brose women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Brose. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brose 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Brose. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Brose. For the veterans among your Brose ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brose lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Brose life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Brose in 1948 was 39, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brose 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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