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Brosamer Family History

Brosamer 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: Brosmer, Bramer, Rosauer, Brommer, Bodamer, Bruster, Creamer

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Where is the Brosamer family from?

You can see how Brosamer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brosamer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Brosamer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Brosamer family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brosamer's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Brosamer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brosamer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brosamer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brosamer. 58% of Brosamer men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%
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Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Brosamer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brosamer 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Brosamer. 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 54 military records available for the last name Brosamer. For the veterans among your Brosamer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brosamer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Brosamer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Brosamer in 1963 was 87, and 69 in 2003.

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