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Brossart Family History

Brossart Surname Meaning

German: probably a derivative of a short form of an unrecorded ancient Germanic personal name Brodbert formed with the element brod ‘point’.

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


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Where is the Brossart family from?

You can see how Brossart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brossart family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brossart families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Brossart families living in Ohio. This was about 42% of all the recorded Brossart's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Brossart families in 1880.
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What did your Brossart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brossart. 24% of Brossart men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Brossart women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brossart were Machinist and Clerk.

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brossart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brossart 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 258 immigration records available for the last name Brossart. 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 317 military records available for the last name Brossart. For the veterans among your Brossart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brossart lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Brossart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Brossart in 1944 was 36, and 86 in 2004.

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