Brodka Family History

Brodka Surname Meaning

Polish (Bródka) and Sorbian (also Bródka) serve as a nickname for a bearded man. This term is derived from the Polish and Upper Sorbian word bródka, as well as the Lower Sorbian brodka, which means ‘little beard’.

The word is a diminutive form of Broda. In the context of surnames, the Sorbian variant is primarily found in Germanized forms.

One of the notable variations of this surname is Bradtke, which reflects its adaptation within German-speaking regions.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames: Broda, Brock, Boda, Brodsky, Brook, Roda, Breda, Brogna, Broder, Brody

744	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
106	Military Records
150	Immigration Records
313	Census and Voter Lists
441	Member Trees

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Where is the Brodka family from?

You can see how Brodka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brodka family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Brodka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Brodka families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Brodka's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Brodka families in 1891.

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What did your Brodka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brodka.

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Laborer

45%

Coal miner

34%

Miner

23%

What Brodka family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 313 census records available for the last name Brodka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brodka census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 150 immigration records available for the last name Brodka. 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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Military Records

There are 106 military records available for the last name Brodka. For the veterans among your Brodka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brodka lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Brodka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Brodka in 1964 was 56, and 86 in 2003.

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Brodka Surname Meaning

The word is a diminutive form of Broda. In the context of surnames, the Sorbian variant is primarily found in Germanized forms.

One of the notable variations of this surname is Bradtke, which reflects its adaptation within German-speaking regions.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Where is the Brodka family from?

What did your Brodka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brodka.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Laborer

45%

Coal miner

34%

Miner

23%

What Brodka family records will you find?

What is the average Brodka lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Brodka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Brodka in 1964 was 56, and 86 in 2003.

Brodka Family History

Brodka Surname Meaning

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Brodka Surname Meaning

1,000 record(s) for Brodka

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Where is the Brodka family from?

What did your Brodka ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

What Brodka family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Brodka lifespan?

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