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Debrosse Family History

Debrosse Surname Meaning

French: topographic name with fused preposition de ‘from’ for someone who lived in an area of scrub from Old French broce ‘thicket brushwood’ (from Late Latin bruscia).

Or a habitational name for someone from (La) Brosse the name of several places in the central part of France.

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


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Where is the Debrosse family from?

You can see how Debrosse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Debrosse family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Debrosse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Debrosse families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Debrosse's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Debrosse families in 1880.
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What did your Debrosse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Debrosse. 75% of Debrosse men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Mechanic
    25%

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Census Records

There are 564 census records available for the last name Debrosse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Debrosse 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 391 immigration records available for the last name Debrosse. 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 142 military records available for the last name Debrosse. For the veterans among your Debrosse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Debrosse lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Debrosse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Debrosse in 1963 was 79, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Debrosse 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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