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Brosham Family History

Brosham 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: Bloxham, Branham, Braham, Bonham, Bradham, Basham, Brigham, Gresham

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Where is the Brosham family from?

You can see how Brosham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brosham family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Brosham families living in Maine. This was about 73% of all the recorded Brosham's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Brosham families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brosham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Brosham ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Brosham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brosham 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 Brosham. 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 3 military records available for the last name Brosham. For the veterans among your Brosham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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