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Brodwin Family History

Brodwin 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: Brodin, Brodkin, Baldwin, Brown, Bodin, Bredin, Brewin, Bodkin

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Where is the Brodwin family from?

You can see how Brodwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brodwin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brodwin family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Brodwin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Brodwin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brodwin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brodwin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brodwin. 100% of Brodwin men worked as a Painter. .

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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

  • Painter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Brodwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brodwin 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Brodwin. 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 11 military records available for the last name Brodwin. For the veterans among your Brodwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brodwin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Brodwin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Brodwin in 1967 was 75, and 82 in 2000.

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