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Brotzen Family History

Brotzen 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: Broten, Botten, Bratten, Brother, Butzen, Brotman, Roten, Rozen

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Where is the Brotzen family from?

You can see how Brotzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brotzen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brotzen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Brotzen families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Brotzen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Brotzen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brotzen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Brotzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brotzen 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Brotzen. 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 10 military records available for the last name Brotzen. For the veterans among your Brotzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brotzen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Brotzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Brotzen in 1965 was 84, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brotzen 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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