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Brodd Family History

Brodd Surname Meaning

Swedish: nickname or soldier's name from brodd ‘(sharp) point’.

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


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Where is the Brodd family from?

You can see how Brodd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brodd family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Brodd families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Brodd families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Brodd's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Brodd families in 1891.
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What did your Brodd ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Capstan Lather Hand and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Brodd. 100% of Brodd men worked as a Capstan Lather Hand and 100% of Brodd 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

  • Capstan Lather Hand
    100%

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 Brodd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brodd 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 587 immigration records available for the last name Brodd. 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 237 military records available for the last name Brodd. For the veterans among your Brodd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brodd lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Brodd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Brodd in 1961 was 44, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brodd 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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