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Brosler Family History

Brosler 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: Bosler, Rosler, Bresler, Brosmer, Bruster, Roser, Hosler, Bromley

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Where is the Brosler family from?

You can see how Brosler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brosler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Brosler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Brosler families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Brosler's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Brosler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brosler 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 Brosler ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Brosler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brosler 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Brosler. 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 63 military records available for the last name Brosler. For the veterans among your Brosler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brosler lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Brosler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Brosler in 1966 was 71, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brosler 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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