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Brodi Family History

Brodi 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: Bodi, Brody, Rodi, Brodie, Broda, Brodin, Grodi, Brodd, Brod, Brode

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Where is the Brodi family from?

You can see how Brodi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brodi family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Brodi families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Brodi families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Brodi's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Brodi families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brodi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brodi ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 399 census records available for the last name Brodi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brodi 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 247 immigration records available for the last name Brodi. 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 55 military records available for the last name Brodi. For the veterans among your Brodi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brodi lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Brodi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Brodi in 1965 was 81, and 91 in 2003.

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