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Brodberg Family History

Brodberg 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: Bromberg, Rodberg, Broberg, Froberg, Boberg, Roberg, Kronberg

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Where is the Brodberg family from?

You can see how Brodberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brodberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brodberg family living in Delaware. This was about 33% of all the recorded Brodberg's in USA. Delaware and 2 other states had the highest population of Brodberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brodberg 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 Brodberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmers Son was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Brodberg. 100% of Brodberg men worked as a Farmers Son.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmers Son
    100%

What Brodberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Brodberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brodberg 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Brodberg. 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 18 military records available for the last name Brodberg. For the veterans among your Brodberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brodberg lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Brodberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Brodberg in 1962 was 72, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brodberg 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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