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Brodka Family History

Brodka Surname Meaning

Polish (Bródka) and Sorbian (also Bródka) serve as a nickname for a bearded man. This term is derived from the Polish and Upper Sorbian word bródka, as well as the Lower Sorbian brodka, which means ‘little beard’.

The word is a diminutive form of Broda. In the context of surnames, the Sorbian variant is primarily found in Germanized forms.

One of the notable variations of this surname is Bradtke, which reflects its adaptation within German-speaking regions.

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


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Where is the Brodka family from?

You can see how Brodka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brodka family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Brodka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Brodka family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Brodka's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Brodka families in 1911.
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What did your Brodka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brodka. 45% of Brodka men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Coal Miner
    34%
  • Miner
    23%

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Census Records

There are 313 census records available for the last name Brodka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brodka 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Brodka. 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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There are 106 military records available for the last name Brodka. For the veterans among your Brodka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brodka lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Brodka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Brodka in 1964 was 56, and 86 in 2003.

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