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Brodale Family History

Brodale 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: Bodle, Iredale, Brodie, Broda, Bradle, Brodell, Brode, Goodale

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Where is the Brodale family from?

You can see how Brodale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brodale family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brodale family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Brodale's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Brodale families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brodale 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 160 census records available for the last name Brodale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brodale 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Brodale. 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 37 military records available for the last name Brodale. For the veterans among your Brodale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brodale lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Brodale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Brodale in 1963 was 73, and 63 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brodale 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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