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Brosel Family History

Brosel 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: Brasel, Rosel, Brose, Brosey, Borel, Rose, Brouse, Briel, Roser

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Where is the Brosel family from?

You can see how Brosel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brosel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Brosel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Brosel family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Brosel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Brosel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brosel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brosel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brosel. 50% of Brosel men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Brosel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brosel 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Brosel. 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 103 military records available for the last name Brosel. For the veterans among your Brosel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brosel lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Brosel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Brosel in 1970 was 83, and 94 in 1997.

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