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Brodde Family History

Brodde 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: Brodie, Brodd, Brode, Rode, Bridge, Bode, Brouse, Bronte, Broady

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Where is the Brodde family from?

You can see how Brodde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brodde family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brodde families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Brodde families living in Illinois. This was about 70% of all the recorded Brodde's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Brodde families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brodde 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 143 census records available for the last name Brodde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brodde 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Brodde. 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 46 military records available for the last name Brodde. For the veterans among your Brodde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brodde lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Brodde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Brodde in 1962 was 82, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brodde 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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