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Brodt Family History

Brodt Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Brod.

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


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Where is the Brodt family from?

You can see how Brodt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brodt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Brodt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Brodt families living in Ontario. This was about 85% of all the recorded Brodt's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Brodt families in 1911.
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What did your Brodt ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Brodt. 100% of Brodt men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Brodt women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Brodt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brodt 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 787 immigration records available for the last name Brodt. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Brodt. For the veterans among your Brodt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brodt lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Brodt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Brodt in 1946 was 36, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brodt 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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