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Brodel Family History

Brodel 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: Broder, Broden, Brodell, Krodel, Brode, Borel, Rode, Boden, Rodes

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Where is the Brodel family from?

You can see how Brodel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brodel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Brodel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Brodel families living in New York. This was about 25% of all the recorded Brodel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Brodel families in 1880.
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What did your Brodel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brodel. 100% of Brodel men worked as an Operator. .

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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

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 765 census records available for the last name Brodel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brodel 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 260 immigration records available for the last name Brodel. 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 578 military records available for the last name Brodel. For the veterans among your Brodel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brodel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Brodel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Brodel in 1964 was 65, and 84 in 2004.

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