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Brosherton Family History

Brosherton 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: Brotherton, Brotherson, Brierton, Broderson, Roberton, Braselton

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Where is the Brosherton family from?

You can see how Brosherton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brosherton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Brosherton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Brosherton families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brosherton's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Brosherton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Brosherton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brosherton 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Brosherton. 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 2 military records available for the last name Brosherton. For the veterans among your Brosherton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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