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Brodkin Family History

Brodkin Surname Meaning

Jewish (from Belarus): habitational name for someone from Brodki a village in Belarus.

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


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Where is the Brodkin family from?

You can see how Brodkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brodkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brodkin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Brodkin family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Brodkin's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Brodkin families in 1911.
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What did your Brodkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brodkin. 33% of Brodkin men worked as a Salesman and 67% of Brodkin women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brodkin were Manager and Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    33%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Tailor
    12%
  • Manager
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    67%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Brodkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brodkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brodkin 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 480 immigration records available for the last name Brodkin. 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 186 military records available for the last name Brodkin. For the veterans among your Brodkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brodkin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Brodkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Brodkin in 1964 was 78, and 83 in 2004.

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