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Brodenen Family History

Brodenen 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: Bodeen, Broden, Brodersen, Bredesen, Broeren, Bradeen, Brodine, Boden

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Where is the Brodenen family from?

You can see how Brodenen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brodenen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brodenen family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Brodenen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Brodenen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brodenen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Brodenen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brodenen 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Brodenen. 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 Brodenen. For the veterans among your Brodenen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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