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Brodal Family History

Brodal 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: Broda, Boda, Roda, Breda, Rodas, Broder, Brody, Rosal, Rogal, Bredahl

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Where is the Brodal family from?

You can see how Brodal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brodal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brodal family living in North Dakota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Brodal's in USA. North Dakota and 2 other states had the highest population of Brodal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brodal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Brodal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brodal. 67% of Brodal men worked as a Farming.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    67%
  • Farm Labor
    34%

What Brodal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Brodal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brodal 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Brodal. 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 23 military records available for the last name Brodal. For the veterans among your Brodal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brodal lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Brodal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Brodal in 1969 was 78, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brodal 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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