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Brodbeck Name Meaning

German: occupational name for a baker from Middle High German brōt ‘bread’ + becke ‘baker’.

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


Similar surnames: Brobeck, Brock, Goldbeck, Boeck, Broder, Irlbeck, Brownback, Bobeck

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Where is the Brodbeck family from?

You can see how Brodbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brodbeck family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Brodbeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Brodbeck families living in Ohio. This was about 43% of all the recorded Brodbeck's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Brodbeck families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brodbeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brodbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brodbeck. 20% of Brodbeck men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Brodbeck women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brodbeck were Truck Driver and Housekeeper. .

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Saleslady
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Brodbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brodbeck 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Brodbeck. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Brodbeck. For the veterans among your Brodbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brodbeck lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Brodbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Brodbeck in 1945 was 25, and 77 in 2004.

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