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Broses Family History

Broses 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: Bross, Brose, Brosey, Roses, Ross, Moses, Cross, Rose, Gross, Rodes

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Where is the Broses family from?

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

What did your Broses ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Broses. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broses 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Broses. 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 2 military records available for the last name Broses. For the veterans among your Broses ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broses lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1983, in the United States, Broses life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Broses in 1981 was 71, and 44 in 1983.

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