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Brodock Family History

Brodock 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: Brock, Brook, Braddock, Brobeck, Baldock, Burdock, Boock, Bocock

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Where is the Brodock family from?

You can see how Brodock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brodock family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brodock families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 2 Brodock families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brodock's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Brodock families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brodock 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 Brodock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brodock. 60% of Brodock men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Brodock women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Janitor
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Brodock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brodock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brodock 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Brodock. 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 214 military records available for the last name Brodock. For the veterans among your Brodock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brodock lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Brodock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Brodock in 1956 was 44, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brodock 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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