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Broedel Family History

Broedel 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: Roedel, Bloedel, Broeder, Redel, Brandel, Boegel, Bedel, Breeden

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Where is the Broedel family from?

You can see how Broedel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broedel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Broedel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Broedel families living in New York. This was about 46% of all the recorded Broedel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Broedel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broedel 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 Broedel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Broedel. 43% of Broedel men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Broedel 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Manager
    29%
  • New Worker
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Broedel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 591 census records available for the last name Broedel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broedel 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Broedel. 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 164 military records available for the last name Broedel. For the veterans among your Broedel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broedel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Broedel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Broedel in 1962 was 67, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Broedel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broedel 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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