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Brossman Family History

Brossman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Brossmann: variant of Bross.

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


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Where is the Brossman family from?

You can see how Brossman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brossman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Brossman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Brossman families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Brossman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Brossman families in 1891.
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What did your Brossman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brossman. 29% of Brossman men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Brossman women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brossman were Laborer and Maid.

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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
    29%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Saleswoman
    25%
  • Maid
    25%

What Brossman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Brossman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brossman 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 345 immigration records available for the last name Brossman. 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 592 military records available for the last name Brossman. For the veterans among your Brossman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brossman lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Brossman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Brossman in 1957 was 57, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brossman 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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