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Brosseau Family History

Brosseau Surname Meaning

French: topographic name derived from Old French broce ‘thicket brushwood’ (from Late Latin bruscia) or a habitational name from Le Brosseau.

The name of several places in the northwestern part of France named from this word.

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


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Where is the Brosseau family from?

You can see how Brosseau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brosseau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brosseau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 877 Brosseau families living in Quebec. This was about 89% of all the recorded Brosseau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Brosseau families in 1911.
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What did your Brosseau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brosseau. 23% of Brosseau men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Brosseau women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brosseau were Clerk and Operator.

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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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Seamstress
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Operator
    9%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Brosseau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brosseau 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Brosseau. 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 Brosseau. For the veterans among your Brosseau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brosseau lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Brosseau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Brosseau in 1941 was 33, and 65 in 2004.

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