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Brodden Family History

Brodden 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: Broaden, Broden, Brogden, Bodden, Rodden, Bowden, Boden, Broten

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Where is the Brodden family from?

You can see how Brodden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brodden family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Brodden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Brodden families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Brodden's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Brodden families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brodden 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 176 census records available for the last name Brodden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brodden 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 Brodden. 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 12 military records available for the last name Brodden. For the veterans among your Brodden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brodden lifespan?

Average Brodden life expectancy in 1989 was 98 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brodden 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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