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Brodell Family History

Brodell Surname Meaning

English (Lincolnshire): variant of Broadwell. This surname is now rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Brodell family from?

You can see how Brodell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brodell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Brodell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Brodell families living in New Brunswick. This was about 82% of all the recorded Brodell's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Brodell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brodell 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 Brodell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brodell. 58% of Brodell men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Brodell women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brodell were Salesman and Housewife.

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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
    58%
  • Salesman
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Brodell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brodell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brodell 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Brodell. 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 179 military records available for the last name Brodell. For the veterans among your Brodell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brodell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Brodell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Brodell in 1964 was 64, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brodell 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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