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Brosby Family History

Brosby 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: Crosby, Brisby, Brosky, Brosey, Brodsky, Mosby, Broady, Bross, Busby

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Where is the Brosby family from?

You can see how Brosby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brosby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brosby families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Brosby families living in Yorkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Brosby's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Brosby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brosby 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 242 census records available for the last name Brosby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brosby 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Brosby. 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 12 military records available for the last name Brosby. For the veterans among your Brosby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brosby lifespan?

Average Brosby life expectancy in 1994 was 32 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brosby 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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