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Brosso Family History

Brosso Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bross, Rosso, Bosso, Brusso, Grosso, Ross, Cross, Gross, Mosso

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Where is the Brosso family from?

You can see how Brosso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brosso family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brosso families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Brosso families living in Vermont. This was about 54% of all the recorded Brosso's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Brosso families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 291 census records available for the last name Brosso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brosso 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Brosso. 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 56 military records available for the last name Brosso. For the veterans among your Brosso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brosso lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Brosso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Brosso in 1975 was 59, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brosso 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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