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Brosas Family History

Brosas 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: Bross, Rosas, Broas, Ross, Cross, Rosa, Gross, Bras, Boss, Rodas

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Where is the Brosas family from?

You can see how Brosas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brosas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Brosas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brosas family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brosas's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Brosas families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Brosas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brosas 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Brosas. 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 25 military records available for the last name Brosas. For the veterans among your Brosas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brosas lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Brosas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Brosas in 1973 was 73, and 56 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brosas 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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