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Brodus Family History

Brodus 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: Broadus, Brous, Rodes, Brus, Brouse, Rodis, Broaddus, Bross, Bonus

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Where is the Brodus family from?

You can see how Brodus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brodus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Brodus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Brodus family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brodus's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Brodus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brodus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Brodus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brodus. 75% of Brodus men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Brodus women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brodus were Carpenter and Domestic. .

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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
    75%
  • Carpenter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Domestic
    40%
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What Brodus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 819 census records available for the last name Brodus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brodus 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Brodus. 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 108 military records available for the last name Brodus. For the veterans among your Brodus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brodus lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2001, in the United States, Brodus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Brodus in 1954 was 54, and 82 in 2001.

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