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Brodwick Family History

Brodwick 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: Brodrick, Broderick, Lodwick, Brodbeck, Brodzik, Rodick, Roddick

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Where is the Brodwick family from?

You can see how Brodwick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brodwick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brodwick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Brodwick families living in Ontario. This was about 36% of all the recorded Brodwick's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Brodwick families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brodwick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Brodwick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brodwick. 42% of Brodwick men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Brodwick women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brodwick were Proprietor and Office 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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Fisherman
    17%
  • Proprietor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Office Clerk
    50%

What Brodwick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brodwick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brodwick 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 254 immigration records available for the last name Brodwick. 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 111 military records available for the last name Brodwick. For the veterans among your Brodwick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brodwick lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2001, in the United States, Brodwick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Brodwick in 1981 was 70, and 78 in 2001.

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