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Brood Family History

Brood 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: Brook, Blood, Broom, Broad, Rood, Brodd, Brod, Brand, Croom, Brock

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Where is the Brood family from?

You can see how Brood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brood family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brood families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 2 Brood families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Brood's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Brood families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brood 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 Brood ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brood. 23% of Brood men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Brood women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brood were Carpenter and Laborer. .

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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
    23%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Domestic Servant
    19%
  • Secretary
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Brood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brood 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 619 immigration records available for the last name Brood. 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 583 military records available for the last name Brood. For the veterans among your Brood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brood lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Brood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Brood in 1965 was 81, and 67 in 2002.

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