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Brodeu Family History

Brodeu 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, Broden, Brodeur, Brode, Rode, Boden, Rodes, Roder, Bode

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Where is the Brodeu family from?

You can see how Brodeu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brodeu family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brodeu family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Brodeu's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Brodeu families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brodeu 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 46 census records available for the last name Brodeu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brodeu 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Brodeu. 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 military records available for the last name Brodeu. For the veterans among your Brodeu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brodeu lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1999, in the United States, Brodeu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Brodeu in 1988 was 87, and 79 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brodeu 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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