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Brodegard Family History

Brodegard Surname 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: Odegard, Bongard, Odegaard, Rodewald, Broder, Bogard, Brinegar

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Where is the Brodegard family from?

You can see how Brodegard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brodegard family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Brodegard families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Brodegard's in USA. New York had the highest population of Brodegard families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brodegard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Brodegard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brodegard 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Brodegard. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Brodegard. For the veterans among your Brodegard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brodegard lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1987, in the United States, Brodegard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Brodegard in 1971 was 77, and 67 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brodegard ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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