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Brdan Family History

Brdan Surname 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: Bryan, Brian, Bran, Brean, Berdan, Bean, Brand, Ban, Bogdan, Boda

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Where is the Brdan family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brdan 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 Brdan ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Brdan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brdan 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Brdan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Brdan. For the veterans among your Brdan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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