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Brosius Family History

Brosius Name Meaning

German: from a short form of the Latin personal name Ambrosius (see Ambrose ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Brosig, Bross, Broski, Ambrosius, Brosz, Brixius, Blasius, Brosch

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Where is the Brosius family from?

You can see how Brosius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brosius family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Brosius families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Brosius families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brosius's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Brosius families in 1840.
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What did your Brosius ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brosius. 18% of Brosius men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Brosius women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brosius were Miner and Housewife. .

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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
    18%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Miner
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Brosius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brosius 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 870 immigration records available for the last name Brosius. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Brosius. For the veterans among your Brosius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brosius lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Brosius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Brosius in 1941 was 33, and 74 in 2004.

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