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Brossow Family History

Brossow 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: Rossow, Bross, Rosson, Bossom, Bristow, Rosso, Bosso, Blossom, Brusso

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Where is the Brossow family from?

You can see how Brossow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brossow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brossow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Brossow family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brossow's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Brossow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brossow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Brossow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brossow 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Brossow. 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 15 military records available for the last name Brossow. For the veterans among your Brossow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brossow lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Brossow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Brossow in 1972 was 89, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brossow 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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