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Brossoit Family History

Brossoit 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: Brossett, Brossart, Bross, Rosson, Bossom, Rosso, Rosholt, Bressi

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Where is the Brossoit family from?

You can see how Brossoit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brossoit family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Brossoit families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 78 Brossoit families living in Quebec. This was about 98% of all the recorded Brossoit's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Brossoit families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brossoit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Brossoit ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Tudiant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Brossoit. 60% of Brossoit men worked as a Cultivateur and 50% of Brossoit women worked as a Tudiant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brossoit were Fils De Cultivateur and Cultivateur.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    60%
  • Tisserand
    20%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Tudiant
    50%
  • Cultivateur
    50%

What Brossoit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brossoit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brossoit 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Brossoit. 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 151 military records available for the last name Brossoit. For the veterans among your Brossoit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brossoit lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Brossoit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Brossoit in 1965 was 70, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brossoit 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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