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Labrosse Family History

Labrosse Surname Meaning

French: topographic name with fused feminine definite article la for someone living in a scrubby area from Old French bro(u)ce ‘thicket brushwood’ (from Late Latin bruscia).

It can also be a habitational name from any of several places in France named Labrosse or La Brosse.

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


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Where is the Labrosse family from?

You can see how Labrosse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Labrosse family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Labrosse families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Labrosse family living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Labrosse's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Labrosse families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Labrosse 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 Labrosse ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenters Labourer (hy Wor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Labrosse. 100% of Labrosse men worked as a Carpenters Labourer (hy Wor and 100% of Labrosse women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carpenters Labourer (hy Wor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Labrosse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Labrosse 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 446 immigration records available for the last name Labrosse. 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 231 military records available for the last name Labrosse. For the veterans among your Labrosse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Labrosse lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Labrosse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Labrosse in 1964 was 64, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Labrosse 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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