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Broisman Family History

Broisman Name 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: Brosman, Brossman, Crossman, Rosman, Brotman, Reisman, Brockman

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Where is the Broisman family from?

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

What did your Broisman ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Broisman ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Broisman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broisman 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Broisman. 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 6 military records available for the last name Broisman. For the veterans among your Broisman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broisman lifespan?

Average Broisman life expectancy in 1980 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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