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Brosnen Family History

Brosnen 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: Brosnan, Broten, Rosen, Rosner, Rosten, Bossen, Broaden, Broden

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Where is the Brosnen family from?

You can see how Brosnen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brosnen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brosnen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Brosnen families living in New Jersey. This was about 36% of all the recorded Brosnen's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Brosnen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Brosnen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brosnen 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Brosnen. 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 3 military records available for the last name Brosnen. For the veterans among your Brosnen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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