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Brodwolf Family History

Brodwolf 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: Bridwell, Bradwell, Broadwell, Rodwell, Rudolf, Browell, Brovold

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Where is the Brodwolf family from?

You can see how Brodwolf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brodwolf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brodwolf families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Brodwolf families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Brodwolf's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Brodwolf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brodwolf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brodwolf ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Brodwolf ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Brodwolf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brodwolf 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Brodwolf. 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 Brodwolf. For the veterans among your Brodwolf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brodwolf lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Brodwolf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Brodwolf in 1966 was 84, and 84 in 2003.

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