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Brosmer Family History

Brosmer Surname Meaning

German (Baden): variant of Brossmer, a nickname for a poor man living on crumbs from an agent derivative of Middle High German brosem brosme ‘crumb’.

The surname Brosmer is very rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Brosmer family from?

You can see how Brosmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brosmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Brosmer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Brosmer family living in Shropshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brosmer's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Brosmer families in 1891.
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What did your Brosmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brosmer. 45% of Brosmer men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    45%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farming
    17%
  • Cabinet Maker
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brosmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brosmer 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Brosmer. 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 203 military records available for the last name Brosmer. For the veterans among your Brosmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brosmer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Brosmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Brosmer in 1963 was 74, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brosmer 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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