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Broderich Family History

Broderich 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: Broderick, Roderick, Brodrick, Rodich, Broder, Goodrich, Frederick

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Where is the Broderich family from?

You can see how Broderich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broderich family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Broderich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Broderich family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Broderich's in USA. New York had the highest population of Broderich families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broderich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Broderich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Broderich. 32% of Broderich men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Broderich women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Broderich were Salesman and Saleslady. .

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    20%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%
  • Saleslady
    14%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Broderich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broderich 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 391 immigration records available for the last name Broderich. 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 60 military records available for the last name Broderich. For the veterans among your Broderich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broderich lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1977, in the United States, Broderich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Broderich in 1967 was 74, and 61 in 1977.

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