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Brodhay Family History

Brodhay 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: Brodsky, Broadway, Rodway, Brody, Bradham, Bradway, Brophy, Broda

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Where is the Brodhay family from?

You can see how Brodhay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brodhay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Brodhay families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Brodhay's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Brodhay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brodhay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Brodhay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brodhay 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Brodhay. 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 45 military records available for the last name Brodhay. For the veterans among your Brodhay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brodhay lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1997, in the United States, Brodhay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Brodhay in 1957 was 24, and 84 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brodhay ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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