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Brodine Name Meaning

Americanized form of Swedish Brodín (see Brodin ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Rodine, Rodin, Bodin, Modine, Brodin, Boden, Broden, Bonine, Breding

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Where is the Brodine family from?

You can see how Brodine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brodine family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brodine families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Brodine families living in Illinois. This was about 53% of all the recorded Brodine's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Brodine families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brodine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brodine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brodine. 24% of Brodine men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Brodine women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brodine were Common Laborer and Owner. .

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Common Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Owner
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brodine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brodine 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 261 immigration records available for the last name Brodine. 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 299 military records available for the last name Brodine. For the veterans among your Brodine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brodine lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Brodine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Brodine in 1956 was 58, and 81 in 2004.

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