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Brda Family History

Brda Name 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: Boda, Buda, Breda, Burda, Borda, Broda, Brea, Urda, Bria, Bard

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Where is the Brda family from?

You can see how Brda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brda family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Brda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Brda families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Brda's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Brda families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brda. 28% of Brda men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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 1940

  • Carpenter
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Automobile Mechanic
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
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Census Records

There are 314 census records available for the last name Brda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brda 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Brda. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 104 military records available for the last name Brda. For the veterans among your Brda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brda lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Brda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Brda in 1962 was 73, and 57 in 2004.

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