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Brodenax Family History

Brodenax 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: Brodnax, Broden, Broadnax, Boden, Broten, Roden, Brogna, Bodnar

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Where is the Brodenax family from?

You can see how Brodenax families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brodenax family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brodenax families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Brodenax families living in Alabama. This was about 57% of all the recorded Brodenax's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Brodenax families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Brodenax. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brodenax 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Brodenax. 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 9 military records available for the last name Brodenax. For the veterans among your Brodenax ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brodenax lifespan?

Average Brodenax life expectancy in 1975 was 72 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brodenax 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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