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Brodis Family History

Brodis 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: Rodis, Brodie, Brodin, Boris, Rodes, Bodin, Bross, Bodi, Rodas

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Where is the Brodis family from?

You can see how Brodis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brodis family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Brodis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Brodis families living in Massachusetts. This was about 35% of all the recorded Brodis's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Brodis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brodis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brodis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brodis. 47% of Brodis 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
    47%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Butcher
    14%
  • New Worker
    14%
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Census Records

There are 836 census records available for the last name Brodis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brodis 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Brodis. 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 120 military records available for the last name Brodis. For the veterans among your Brodis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brodis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Brodis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Brodis in 1963 was 73, and 70 in 2003.

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