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Brooder Family History

Brooder 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: Broder, Broeder, Brooker, Brooner, Browder, Bronder, Boozer, Roder

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Where is the Brooder family from?

You can see how Brooder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brooder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brooder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Brooder families living in Yorkshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Brooder's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Brooder families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brooder 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 Brooder ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Brooder. 100% of Brooder women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brooder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brooder 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Brooder. 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 437 military records available for the last name Brooder. For the veterans among your Brooder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brooder lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Brooder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Brooder in 1964 was 59, and 101 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brooder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brooder 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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