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Brosnan Family History

Brosnan Surname Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Brosnacháin (see Bresnahan).

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


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Where is the Brosnan family from?

You can see how Brosnan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brosnan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Brosnan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Brosnan families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Brosnan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Brosnan families in 1891.
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What did your Brosnan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Brosnan. 34% of Brosnan men worked as a General Labourer Heavy Worker and 75% of Brosnan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brosnan were Schoolmaster and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    34%
  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Schoolmaster
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Paid Domestic Duties
    15%
  • Housewife
    10%

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Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Brosnan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brosnan 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Brosnan. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Brosnan. For the veterans among your Brosnan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brosnan lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Brosnan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Brosnan in 1952 was 55, and 78 in 2004.

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