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Brotsis Family History

Brotsis 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, Brosig, Brosius, Brosi, Ross, Cross, Boris, Gross, Brodsky

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Where is the Brotsis family from?

You can see how Brotsis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brotsis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brotsis family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Brotsis's in USA. California had the highest population of Brotsis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brotsis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brotsis ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Brotsis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brotsis 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Brotsis. 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 40 military records available for the last name Brotsis. For the veterans among your Brotsis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brotsis lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Brotsis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Brotsis in 1971 was 75, and 64 in 2004.

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