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Brosnehan Family History

Brosnehan 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: Brosnihan, Brosnahan, Bresnahan, Brosnan, Roseman, Grosjean, Boseman

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Where is the Brosnehan family from?

You can see how Brosnehan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brosnehan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brosnehan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Brosnehan families living in Massachusetts. This was about 35% of all the recorded Brosnehan's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Brosnehan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Brosnehan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brosnehan 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Brosnehan. 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 25 military records available for the last name Brosnehan. For the veterans among your Brosnehan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brosnehan lifespan?

Average Brosnehan life expectancy in 1968 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brosnehan 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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