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Broshar Family History

Broshar 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: Brother, Brasher, Brashear, Bosher, Rosar, Brouhard, Roshak

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Where is the Broshar family from?

You can see how Broshar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broshar family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Broshar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Broshar families living in Indiana. This was about 57% of all the recorded Broshar's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Broshar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broshar 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 Broshar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Broshar. 30% of Broshar men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Broshar women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Broshar were Plumber and Waitress. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Plumber
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Office
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Broshar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broshar 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Broshar. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 127 military records available for the last name Broshar. For the veterans among your Broshar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broshar lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Broshar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Broshar in 1957 was 53, and 83 in 2004.

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