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Brosilow Family History

Brosilow 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: Brownlow, Breslow, Koslow, Brumlow, Rushlow, Bristow, Truslow, Rossow

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Where is the Brosilow family from?

You can see how Brosilow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brosilow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Brosilow families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Brosilow's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Brosilow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brosilow 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 46 census records available for the last name Brosilow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brosilow 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Brosilow. 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 7 military records available for the last name Brosilow. For the veterans among your Brosilow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brosilow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Brosilow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Brosilow in 1963 was 91, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brosilow 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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