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Brodman Family History

Brodman Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Brotman. Americanized form of German Brodmann: variant of Brotmann see Brotman.

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


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Where is the Brodman family from?

You can see how Brodman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brodman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brodman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Brodman families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Brodman's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Brodman families in 1911.
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What did your Brodman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brodman. 50% of Brodman men worked as a Farmer and 46% of Brodman women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brodman were Interne and Stenographer.

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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
    50%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farm Operator
    10%
  • Interne
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    46%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brodman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brodman 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 454 immigration records available for the last name Brodman. 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 452 military records available for the last name Brodman. For the veterans among your Brodman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brodman lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Brodman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Brodman in 1956 was 38, and 77 in 2004.

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