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Brodehl Family History

Brodehl 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: Brodell, Bodell, Bruehl, Broder, Rodell, Bredahl, Proehl, Browell

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Where is the Brodehl family from?

You can see how Brodehl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brodehl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Brodehl families living in North Dakota. This was about 44% of all the recorded Brodehl's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Brodehl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brodehl 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 Brodehl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brodehl. 77% of Brodehl men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Brodehl women worked as a Maid.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    77%
  • Laborer
    24%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Brodehl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 338 census records available for the last name Brodehl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brodehl 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Brodehl. 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 94 military records available for the last name Brodehl. For the veterans among your Brodehl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brodehl lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Brodehl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Brodehl in 1967 was 65, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brodehl 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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