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Brosek Family History

Brosek 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: Brozek, Prosek, Brose, Brosey, Brock, Rose, Bobek, Brouse, Roser

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Where is the Brosek family from?

You can see how Brosek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brosek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brosek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Brosek families living in Iowa. This was about 89% of all the recorded Brosek's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Brosek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brosek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Brosek ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Brosek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brosek 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Brosek. 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 46 military records available for the last name Brosek. For the veterans among your Brosek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brosek lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Brosek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Brosek in 1966 was 67, and 74 in 2004.

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