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Brosang Family History

Brosang 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: Rosing, Broman, Brogan, Hosang, Rosano, Brosig, Brosnan, Brosman

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Where is the Brosang family from?

You can see how Brosang families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brosang family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brosang families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Brosang families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Brosang's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Brosang families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brosang surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brosang ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Brosang. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brosang 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Brosang. 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 12 military records available for the last name Brosang. For the veterans among your Brosang ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brosang lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Brosang life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Brosang in 1963 was 65, and 55 in 1998.

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