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Brod Family History

Brod Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Brodsky or Braude .

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


Similar surnames: Brodt, Brody, Brode, Broder, Borow, Brox, Broda, Brom, Bryk, Bord

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Where is the Brod family from?

You can see how Brod families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brod family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brod families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 9 Brod families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Brod's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Brod families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brod surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brod ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brod. 20% of Brod men worked as a Salesman and 19% of Brod women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brod were Clerk and Teacher. .

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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

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    19%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Saleslady
    12%
  • Teacher
    10%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Brod. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brod 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Brod. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Brod. For the veterans among your Brod ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brod lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Brod life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Brod in 1944 was 31, and 75 in 2004.

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