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Brodburn Family History

Brodburn 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: Bradburn, Bradbury, Woodburn, Redburn, Brodeur, Woodbury, Broder

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Where is the Brodburn family from?

You can see how Brodburn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brodburn family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brodburn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Brodburn families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Brodburn's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Brodburn families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brodburn 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 Brodburn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, None Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Brodburn. 100% of Brodburn women worked as a None Private Means.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • None Private Means
    100%

What Brodburn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Brodburn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brodburn 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Brodburn. 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 8 military records available for the last name Brodburn. For the veterans among your Brodburn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brodburn lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1980, in the United States, Brodburn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Brodburn in 1968 was 87, and 89 in 1980.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brodburn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brodburn 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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