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Brodski Family History

Brodski 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: Brodsky, Broski, Borowski, Grodsky, Borski, Wronski, Brodowski

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Where is the Brodski family from?

You can see how Brodski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brodski family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Brodski families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1920 there were 5 Brodski families living in New York. This was about 71% of all the recorded Brodski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Brodski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brodski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brodski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Lineman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brodski. 100% of Brodski men worked as a Lineman and 100% of Brodski women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Lineman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Brodski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 281 census records available for the last name Brodski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brodski 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 617 immigration records available for the last name Brodski. 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 30 military records available for the last name Brodski. For the veterans among your Brodski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brodski lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Brodski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Brodski in 1964 was 83, and 74 in 1999.

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