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Brosnihan Family History

Brosnihan Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Bresnahan.

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


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Where is the Brosnihan family from?

You can see how Brosnihan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brosnihan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Brosnihan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Brosnihan family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Brosnihan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Brosnihan families in 1891.
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What did your Brosnihan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brosnihan. 36% of Brosnihan men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Brosnihan women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brosnihan were Salesman and Librarian.

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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
    36%
  • Machinist
    22%
  • Fireman
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Librarian
    25%

What Brosnihan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 938 census records available for the last name Brosnihan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brosnihan 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Brosnihan. 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 260 military records available for the last name Brosnihan. For the veterans among your Brosnihan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brosnihan lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Brosnihan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Brosnihan in 1958 was 46, and 83 in 2004.

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