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Brossett Family History

Brossett Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Brosset: topographic name derived from Old French broce ‘thicket brushwood’ (see Brosseau).

Altered ending reflects the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t.

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


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Where is the Brossett family from?

You can see how Brossett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brossett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Brossett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Brossett family living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brossett's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Brossett families in 1891.
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What did your Brossett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brossett. 50% of Brossett men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Farm Helper
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%

What Brossett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 830 census records available for the last name Brossett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brossett 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Brossett. 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 269 military records available for the last name Brossett. For the veterans among your Brossett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brossett lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Brossett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Brossett in 1944 was 21, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brossett 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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