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Brodgen Family History

Brodgen 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: Broden, Bridge, Boden, Bogen, Broten, Roden, Bridges, Breden, Broder

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Where is the Brodgen family from?

You can see how Brodgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brodgen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Brodgen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Brodgen families living in Ohio. This was about 55% of all the recorded Brodgen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Brodgen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brodgen 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 Brodgen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brodgen. 33% of Brodgen men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Brodgen women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brodgen were Labor and Teacher. .

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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
    33%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Farming
    13%
  • Labor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brodgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brodgen 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Brodgen. 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 82 military records available for the last name Brodgen. For the veterans among your Brodgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brodgen lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1997, in the United States, Brodgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Brodgen in 1959 was 70, and 41 in 1997.

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