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Brossmer Family History

Brossmer 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: Brosmer, Rossner, Grosser, Bossier, Bossler, Crosser, Rossler, Rosser

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Where is the Brossmer family from?

You can see how Brossmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brossmer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brossmer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Brossmer families living in California. This was about 38% of all the recorded Brossmer's in USA. California had the highest population of Brossmer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brossmer 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 Brossmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brossmer. 100% of Brossmer women worked as a 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Brossmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Brossmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brossmer 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Brossmer. 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 29 military records available for the last name Brossmer. For the veterans among your Brossmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brossmer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Brossmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Brossmer in 1964 was 80, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brossmer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brossmer 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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