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Bros Family History

Bros 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: Boros, Brow, Bos, Ros, Baros, Bras, Brus, Aros, Oros, Bross

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Where is the Bros family from?

You can see how Bros families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bros family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bros families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Bros families living in London. This was about 47% of all the recorded Bros's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bros families in 1891.
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What did your Bros ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bros. 28% of Bros men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Bros women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bros were Manager and Maid. .

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Manager
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Bros. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bros 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Bros. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Bros. For the veterans among your Bros ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bros lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Bros life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bros in 1957 was 58, and 81 in 2003.

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