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Early Origins of the Brous family

The surname Brous was first found in Languedoc, where the family has been anciently seated from very early times.

By the 14th century the family had prospered and branched to Varennes in Lyonnais, as well as to Provence. Throughout the centuries the family became well established in the region of Languedoc and as a noble family of France, the members were confirmed with letters of patent and heraldic cap. They contributed largely to the political as well as the cultural scene.

Early History of the Brous family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Brous research. Another 171 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1655, 1702, 1703, 1730, 1765, 1789, 1792 and 1800 are included under the topic Early Brous History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Brous Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Brousset, Brouset, Brusset, Bruset, Brousse, Broussard, Brouse, Brousses, Brousser, Brouser, Brusser, Bruser, Brussé, Brusé, Broussé, Brous, Broussey, Brousey, Brussey, Brusey, Broussay, Brussay, Brousay, Brusay, Broussai, Brousai, Brussai, Brusai, Broussaie, Brussaie, Brousaie, Brusaie, de Brousset, de Brouset, de Brusset, de Bruset, de Brousse, Broussette, Brousette, Brosset, Brossette, Brussette and many more.

Early Notables of the Brous family

Notable amongst the family name at this time was

  • Jean-Baptiste Broussier was Officer General, Count, Brigadier General and Knight of the Legion of Honour; and Joseph Broussard (1702- c. 1765), also known as Beausoleil, was a leader of the armed resi...

Migration of the Brous family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Catherine Bruser, aged 39, who settled in Charles Town in 1764; Heinrich Bruser settled in Philadelphia in 1773; Charles Bruser settled in Philadelphia in 1852..



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