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Brodock Family History

Brodock 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: Brock, Brook, Braddock, Brobeck, Baldock, Burdock, Boock, Bocock

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Where is the Brodock family from?

You can see how Brodock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brodock family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brodock families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Brodock families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Brodock's in USA. New York had the highest population of Brodock families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brodock surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brodock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brodock. 60% of Brodock men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Brodock women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Janitor
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brodock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brodock 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Brodock. 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 214 military records available for the last name Brodock. For the veterans among your Brodock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brodock lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Brodock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Brodock in 1956 was 44, and 68 in 2003.

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