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Brodas Family History

Brodas 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: Rodas, Broas, Broda, Boda, Rodes, Bras, Rodis, Roda, Breda, Bross

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Where is the Brodas family from?

You can see how Brodas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brodas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Brodas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Brodas families living in Quebec. This was about 80% of all the recorded Brodas's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Brodas families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brodas 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 Brodas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brodas. 34% of Brodas men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Brodas women worked as a Cook.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farming
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Brodas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 231 census records available for the last name Brodas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brodas 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Brodas. 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 41 military records available for the last name Brodas. For the veterans among your Brodas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brodas lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Brodas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Brodas in 1971 was 81, and 79 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brodas 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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