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Brosart Family History

Brosart 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: Brossart, Bodart, Rosar, Brost, Bogart, Brossard, Bossart, Boshart

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Where is the Brosart family from?

You can see how Brosart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brosart family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brosart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Brosart families living in Kentucky. This was about 33% of all the recorded Brosart's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Brosart families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brosart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brosart ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Brosart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brosart 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Brosart. 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 34 military records available for the last name Brosart. For the veterans among your Brosart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brosart lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Brosart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Brosart in 1962 was 73, and 78 in 2003.

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