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Brodbeck Family History

Brodbeck Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for a baker from Middle High German brōt ‘bread’ + becke ‘baker’.

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


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Where is the Brodbeck family from?

You can see how Brodbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brodbeck family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Brodbeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Brodbeck families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Brodbeck's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Brodbeck families in 1891.
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What did your Brodbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Brodbeck. 100% of Brodbeck men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 100% of Brodbeck 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dairy Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Brodbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brodbeck 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Brodbeck. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Brodbeck. For the veterans among your Brodbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brodbeck lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Brodbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Brodbeck in 1945 was 25, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brodbeck 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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