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Brossoit Family History

Brossoit 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: Brossett, Brossart, Bross, Rosson, Bossom, Rosso, Rosholt, Bressi

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Where is the Brossoit family from?

You can see how Brossoit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brossoit family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Brossoit families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 3 Brossoit families living in New York. This was about 17% of all the recorded Brossoit's in USA. New York had the highest population of Brossoit families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brossoit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brossoit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brossoit. 100% of Brossoit women worked as a 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brossoit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brossoit 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Brossoit. 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 151 military records available for the last name Brossoit. For the veterans among your Brossoit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brossoit lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Brossoit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Brossoit in 1965 was 70, and 74 in 2004.

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