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Broski Family History

Broski Surname Meaning

American shortened form of Polish Borowski and also of some other similarly spelled Slavic names (see Brosky). Compare Boroski.

Probably also an Americanized form of Polish Brzoski: perhaps a habitational name for someone from several places called Brzoza.

It occurs in central part of Greater Poland Voivodeship.

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


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Where is the Broski family from?

You can see how Broski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broski family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Broski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 5 Broski families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Broski's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Broski families in 1861.
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What did your Broski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Broski. 42% of Broski men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Broski women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Broski were Mechanic and Laundress.

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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
    42%
  • Miner
    15%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Mechanic
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Sales Lady
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Laundress
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Broski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broski 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Broski. 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 430 military records available for the last name Broski. For the veterans among your Broski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broski lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Broski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Broski in 1950 was 41, and 72 in 2004.

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