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Brodbent Family History

Brodbent 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: Broadbent, Broden, Brodbeck, Boden, Brent, Robert, Broten, Roden

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Where is the Brodbent family from?

You can see how Brodbent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brodbent family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Brodbent families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 7 Brodbent families living in Ontario. This was about 88% of all the recorded Brodbent's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Brodbent families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brodbent 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 750 census records available for the last name Brodbent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brodbent 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Brodbent. 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 79 military records available for the last name Brodbent. For the veterans among your Brodbent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brodbent lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1994, in the United States, Brodbent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Brodbent in 1962 was 67, and 65 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brodbent 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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