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Brosi Family History

Brosi Surname Meaning

German and Swiss German: variant of Brosig or Brose.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Brosi family from?

You can see how Brosi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brosi family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brosi families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Brosi families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Brosi's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Brosi families in 1880.
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What did your Brosi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brosi. 40% of Brosi men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Brosi women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brosi were Shoe Maker and Teacher.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Barber
    14%
  • Shoe Maker
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brosi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brosi 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 279 immigration records available for the last name Brosi. 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 493 military records available for the last name Brosi. For the veterans among your Brosi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brosi lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Brosi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Brosi in 1963 was 70, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brosi 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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