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Brosdal Family History

Brosdal 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: Rosdahl, Rosal, Broda, Brosnan, Brosman, Bogdan, Boda, Rosa, Rosman

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Where is the Brosdal family from?

You can see how Brosdal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brosdal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brosdal family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brosdal's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Brosdal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brosdal 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 Brosdal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brosdal. 100% of Brosdal men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Brosdal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brosdal 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Brosdal. 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 6 military records available for the last name Brosdal. For the veterans among your Brosdal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brosdal lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1984, in the United States, Brosdal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Brosdal in 1964 was 46, and 73 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brosdal 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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