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Brodene Family History

Brodene 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: Broden, Brodine, Boden, Broten, Roden, Breden, Broder, Bryden, Braden

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Where is the Brodene family from?

You can see how Brodene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brodene family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brodene families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 5 Brodene families living in Iowa. This was about 71% of all the recorded Brodene's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Brodene families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brodene surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brodene ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Office Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brodene. 50% of Brodene men worked as a Clerk and 50% of Brodene women worked as an Office Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brodene were Carpenter and Housework. .

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Clerk
    50%
  • Housework
    50%
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Census Records

There are 750 census records available for the last name Brodene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brodene 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Brodene. 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 53 military records available for the last name Brodene. For the veterans among your Brodene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brodene lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Brodene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Brodene in 1964 was 81, and 87 in 2004.

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